(a) The extent and amount of death and survivor benefits under this article are dependent upon the work status of the member. If the member dies during active or temporary disability status before eligibility for normal or delayed pension benefits, the death and survivor benefits are to be determined by the retirement association in accordance with state law. If an active member is eligible for a normal pension benefit and the member dies, the pension benefit for the survivor shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this article which govern benefits payable to the survivor of retirees receiving normal or delayed pension benefits. If a member is retired from active service, the death and survivor benefits are determined by reference to this article.

(b) In accordance with state law, death and survivor benefits are established by state statute and administered by the retirement association from a fund which is solely supported by state contributions. The conditions for receiving and the amounts payable are specified by state law. Upon the death of any member, the board shall forthwith certify any and all information required by the FPPA.

(c) Survivor benefits for death during military service. Effective January 1, 2007, if a member dies while performing qualified military service (within the meaning of section 414(u)(1) of the code), the member shall be treated as having terminated employment with the city due to his death for purposes of any additional benefits (other than benefit accruals relating to the period of qualified military service) provided under the plan. (Code 1979, § 15-131; Ord. No. 2011-48, § 1, 1-9-2012)