Section 1204 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, as added by section 1 of chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, directs and authorizes the State Comptroller to promulgate regulations necessary with respect to deductions of contributions from the wages of members who are covered by the provisions of article 22 of the law, and maintenance of any special fund(s) with respect to amounts contributed. This Part is being promulgated to set forth by regulation the provisions of article 22 with respect to members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System.