Upon the repeal of the ordinance by the governing body of the city, any elected official of the city who receives a refund of his contributions to the retirement system may become a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System pursuant to section 75 of P.L. 1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-75) and may purchase credit for previous service as an elected official of the city pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 8 of P.L. 1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-8b.).
N.J.S. § 43:13-22.49i