104.378. Survivors as special consultants on board, when, compensation. - Missouri Statutes

Survivors as special consultants on board, when, compensation.

104.378. Upon the death of a member who has not requested creditableprior service pursuant to subsection 4 of section 104.372, the survivor ofsuch member who is or would be eligible to receive benefits pursuant tosection 104.420 may apply to the board of trustees and shall be made,constituted, appointed and employed by the board as a special consultant onthe problems of retirement, aging and other state matters for the remainderof the surviving spouse's life, and upon request of the board shall giveopinions, and be available to give opinions in writing, or orally, inresponse to such requests. As compensation for such services, suchsurvivor may elect to have the member receive such creditable priorservice. Upon making such election, all of the provisions of subsection 4of section 104.372 shall apply. Any survivor benefits payable shall becalculated as if such creditable prior service had been received by suchmember on the date of the death of the member.

(L. 1999 S.B. 308 & 314)