California · Government Code

GOV §50963: The board shall determine the terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements for all of the following: (a) The amount of an award payable under the award system.

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The board shall determine the terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements for all of the following: (a) The amount of an award payable under the award system. (b) If a member is entitled to a cost-of-living adjustment and the amount of that cost-of-living adjustment. (c) If a member is entitled to receive an award and the amounts of supplemental payments based upon that award. (d) Any death benefits payable to a member’s designated beneficiary or the estate of the member. (e) All other benefits authorized by the board under this chapter.

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