CA Gov't Code Section 22970.16

(a)

“Eligible employee” means:

(1)

A person employed by the state, the university, a school employer, or a contracting agency who is a member of the system as defined pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 20370) of Part 3.

(2)

A legislator, as defined pursuant to Section 9351.3, who is a member of the Legislators’ Retirement System.

(3)

A judge, as defined in Sections 75002 and 75502, who is a member of the Judges’ Retirement System or the Judges’ Retirement System II.

(4)

A person employed by an employer who contracts with the board for the Supplemental Contributions Program.

(b)

The board shall determine when the members of the system who are employed by a school employer or a contracting agency shall become eligible employees.