Section 50958 Of Article 3. Service Credit And Contributions From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4.5. >> Article 3.

. Only members may accumulate service credit in the award system. A volunteer becomes a member when he or she satisfies the minimum requirements for membership, as established by the board, and the minimum service requirements as certified by a qualifications review commission. Membership shall terminate on the day prior to the effective date of an award pursuant to Section 50962.