California Code
ARTICLE 3 - Retirement Board
Section 31533.

31533. Whenever, in order to make a determination, it is necessary to hold a hearing the board may appoint either one of its members or a member of the State Bar of California to serve as a referee. The referee shall hold such a hearing and shall transmit, in writing, to the board his proposed findings of fact and recommended decision.

(Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 547.)