§ 9.1. Election between plans.
(a) Definitions.
(1) In general.
In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Class D member.
"Class D member" means a Class D member of this System, as described in § 9.2 {"Class D membership"} of this subtitle.
(3) Hybrid member.
"Hybrid member" has the meaning stated in City Code Article 22A {"Retirement Savings Plan"}, § 1-1 {"Definitions"}.
(4) Non-hybrid member.
"Non-hybrid member" has the meaning stated in City Code Article 22A {"Retirement Savings Plan"}, § 1-1 {"Definitions"}.
(5) Retirement Savings Plan.
"Retirement Savings Plan" means the Retirement Savings Plan of the City of Baltimore, as established by City Code Article 22A {"Retirement Savings Plan"}.
(b) Employee to elect Plan.
(1) Election.
(i) In general.
An employee who, on or after July 1, 2014, is initially employed or is reemployed under § 9.2(l)(2)(iv) or (vi) of this article must, within 150 days after the date on which his or her employment or reemployment began, file a plan-election form with the Board of Trustees of the Retirement Savings Plan.
(ii) Transfers.
The status of an employee who, on or after July 1, 2014, transfers, without a break in employment, from a position with the City covered under another City retirement plan (as defined in § 9(a)(1) of this article) is determined in accordance with § 9(a)(2)(ii) of this article.
(2) Plan-election form.
The form shall indicate whether the member elects to become:
(i) both a Class D member of this System and a hybrid member of the Retirement Savings Plan; or
(ii) a non-hybrid member of the Retirement Savings Plan.
(3) Modification or revocation of form.
During this 150-day period, the member may file a new form to modify or revoke any previous election. However, the final election becomes effective and irrevocable on the 150th day after the date of employment or reemployment.
(4) Default.
If a member does not make a written election within 150 days, the member will automatically become both a Class D member of this System and a hybrid member of the Retirement Savings Plan.