The member's election shall be irrevocable. A member of Plan D, Plan J or Plan X who fails to make the foregoing election prior to retirement will be deemed to have elected Option 4. The Board may suspend the benefits of a member who refuses to do so, provided that benefit payments shall not cease until the resolution of any appeal to the Board. The Board shall in its sole discretion determine eligibility for this exemption. In this regard the Board may adopt regulations to define terms and provide for procedures.
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This is a true and correct copy of the original Bill, Passed by the City Council on November 16, 2000. The Bill was signed by the Mayor on December 6, 2000.