A person who has been retired under this system for service may be reinstated from retirement pursuant to this article, without regard to the requirements of Section 21196, upon his or her application to the board if both of the following conditions occur:
(a) Upon reinstatement, he or she will be appointed by a state board or commission to the position to which the board or commission is entitled to appoint an employee exempt from civil service under the provisions of Article VII of the California Constitution.
(b) In the judgment of the board or commission he or she has special knowledge, experience and qualifications respecting the activities of the board or commission.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)