Total and permanent disability

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing four years of creditable service if he or she becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a full-time chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer. Any such member shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits in the amount that he or she would receive if his or her retirement were effective at the time he or she became disabled. All questions relating to the degree and nature of the total and permanent disability suffered by the member shall be determined by the board. (Code 1981, § 47-25-84, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.) 747 47-25-101 47-25-85. Members not prevented from belonging to another retirement system. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any person who is a member of the fund from belonging to any other retirement, annuity, or benefit system. (Code 1981, § 47-25-85, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.) 47-25-86. Suspension of benefits if retired member becomes employed as full-time or part-time magistrate. (a) If a retired member becomes employed as a full-time or part-time magistrate or chief magistrate, his or her retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of time he or she holds such position, and upon cessation of such service, his or her prior retirement allowance shall be resumed. (b) If a retired member becomes employed as a full-time chief magistrate, he or she may elect again to become a contributing member of the retirement system and be governed by the retirement provisions of this chapter. (Code 1981, § 47-25-86, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.) ARTICLE 6 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 47-25-100. Insufficient funds from which to pay benefits.