87.231. Surviving spouse as special consultant to the board, when--compensation--effect on eligibility for retirement benefits.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

87.231. Surviving spouse as special consultant to the board, when--compensation--effect on eligibility for retirement benefits.

Surviving spouse as special consultant to the board,when--compensation--effect on eligibility for retirement benefits.

87.231. 1. In lieu of any benefits payable pursuant to section87.230, any surviving spouse who is receiving retirement benefits, uponapplication to the board of trustees of the retirement system, shall bemade, constituted, appointed and employed by the board as a specialconsultant on the problems of retirement, aging, and other state matters,for the remainder of his or her life, and upon request of the board, giveopinions, and be available to give opinions in writing, or orally, inresponse to such request, as may be required, and for such services shallbe compensated monthly, in an amount, which, when added to any monthlyretirement benefits being received, shall not exceed fifty percent of thedeceased member's average final compensation or five hundred twenty-fivedollars, whichever is greater.

2. This compensation shall be consolidated with any other retirementbenefits payable to such surviving spouse, and shall be paid in the mannerand from the same fund as his or her other retirement benefits under thischapter, and shall be treated in all aspects under the laws of this stateas retirement benefits paid pursuant to this chapter.

3. The employment provided for by this section shall in no way affectany person's eligibility for retirement benefits under this chapter, or inany way have the effect of reducing retirement benefits, anything to thecontrary notwithstanding.