(1) The pension benefit payable pursuant to this part may commence on:
- (a) the first day of the month following the eligible member's last day of service; or
- (b) the first day of a later month following filing of the written application.
- (2) The benefit may not commence prior to the date of the board's decision regarding any disputed credited years of service pursuant to 19-17-201.
- (3) Monthly survivorship benefits payable pursuant to this part must commence the first day of the month following the day of death of the member.
History: En. Sec. 128, Ch. 99, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 64, L. 2011.