§ 1310. Definitions. The following words and phrases as used in this
article shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is
plainly required by the context:

a. "Retirement system" shall mean the New York state and local
employees' retirement system and the New York state teachers' retirement
system.

b. "Eligible employee", subject to the limitations of section thirteen
hundred twelve of this article, shall mean a member of a retirement
system who first became a member of such system on or after April first,
two thousand twelve who is identified as eligible to receive the benefit
enhancements provided for in this article upon election by the state of
New York pursuant to section thirteen hundred eleven of this article.