Sec. 5.03. BREAK IN SERVICE. (a) A member has a break in service if the member's employment with the municipality is terminated by reason of the member's quitting, retiring, or being discharged and the member is rehired. An authorized leave of absence, as described in Subsection (b) or (c) of this section, does not constitute a break in service if the member returns to work at the end of the leave.

(b) A member who is granted a leave of absence for military service is entitled to receive service credit for the period of military service if the member:

(1) is honorably discharged;

(2) returns to active employment with the municipality not later than the 90th day after the date the member is discharged; and

(3) is employed by the municipality for at least one full year after the member's return.

(c) A member who is granted a leave of absence for reasons other than military service is entitled to receive service credit for the leave if:

(1) the leave of absence is for a period of three months or less; and

(2) the member returns to active employment before the expiration of the leave period.

(d) A determination as to whether a member was absent or at work shall be made by the board on the basis of whether the member received compensation from the municipality for the period in question. The decision of the board based on the municipality's payroll records is final and binding on the member and the member's beneficiaries.

(e) A member who has a break in service loses credit for all prior service unless the member makes a contribution to the fund in an amount that may be authorized by the board and certified by the actuary for the fund. Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, a member may not be given credit for time not employed in the police department.