(40 ILCS 5/7-167) (from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 7-167)
Sec. 7-167. Separation benefits - Payment. Separation benefits shall be paid in the form of a single cash sum as soon as practicable after receipt by the board of:
1. a written application by the employee for such benefits; and
2. written notice from the last employing participating municipality or instrumentality thereof or participating instrumentality, certifying that such participating employee has separated from service. (Source: P.A. 91-887, eff. 7-6-00.)