Basic monthly salary means the employee's monthly compensation from the city and as determined by the city. Coverage means benefits under the group annuity contract purchased by the trustees under the terms of this chapter. The term does not include persons elected to office by popular vote, but does include appointive officers. Participant means an employee who has benefits under the plan. Plan means the employee retirement system of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Service means employment by the city.
Trustees means the trustees designated in this chapter to administer the plan. Pronouns of masculine gender apply to persons of either sex.