Notwithstanding any other provision of the plan to the contrary, the following rules shall apply with respect to the payment of benefits to a beneficiary:
(A) If payment to a participant began prior to his or her death, his or her remaining interest, if any, shall be distributed to his or her beneficiary over a period which shall not extend beyond the period of distribution in effect as of the date of such participant’s death;
(B) If a participant dies before distribution of his or her interest has begun and such interest is payable to an individual he or she affirmatively designates as his or her beneficiary, such interest shall be paid over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of such designated beneficiary; and
(C) If a participant dies before distribution of his or her interest has begun and such interest is payable to a beneficiary other than an individual such participant affirmatively designates as his or her beneficiary, such interest shall be distributed within five years after the death of such participant.
(Ord. MET 86-13, passed 5-30-1986)