Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing 16 years of creditable service if the member becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a clerk. Any such clerk shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits in the amount of $1,700.00 per month. All questions relating to the degree and nature of the total and permanent disability suffered by the clerk shall be determined by the board.
History. Ga. L. 1964, p. 202, § 3; Ga. L. 1976, p. 729, § 3; Ga. L. 1978, p. 2069, § 2; Ga. L. 1981, p. 857, § 3; Ga. L. 1983, p. 555, § 3; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 1988, p. 626, § 2; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1270, § 2; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1811, § 2; Ga. L. 1998, p. 158, § 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 47 - Retirement and Pensions
Chapter 14 - Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia
Article 5 - Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, and Spouses’ Benefits
§ 47-14-71. Eligibility for Disability Benefits; Determination of Disability
§ 47-14-72. Benefits Payable in the Event of Death Before Retirement; Rights of Surviving Spouse
§ 47-14-74. Application of Certain Increases in Benefits to Benefits Paid to Surviving Spouses
§ 47-14-75. Eligibility for Certain Benefit Increases
§ 47-14-77. Service for Which No Credit Received for Retirement Purposes
§ 47-14-78. Service for Which Credit Received for Retirement Purposes
§ 47-14-79. Death Benefit Paid to Designated Beneficiary of Member Who Dies in Service