All permanent employees and appointed officers of the San Luis Obispo County (the “County”), the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court (the “Court”), the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (“APCD”), the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”), and the employees of SLOCPT are required to participate. Elected officials may choose to become Members upon assuming office but are not required to participate. Membership begins on the first day of work (hire date) as a permanent employee.