The Board of Trustees shall designate physicians, psychologists, and other medical, vocational and occupational professional experts as necessary who shall conduct medical examinations required under the provisions of this subchapter, in connection with an application for disability or retirement. The Board is entitled to request a second expert opinion from a designated professional within the same field. If the second opinion conflicts with the opinion of the first expert, a third expert with a practice located within Broward, Dade or Palm Beach County, shall be appointed and the findings and opinions of the third designated expert shall prevail. All experts retained shall report in writing to the Board of Pension Trustees their conclusions and recommendations upon all matters referred to it. The payment for these expert services shall be determined by the Board of Trustees.
(‘58 Code, § 11.64) (Ord. 72-59, passed 8-15-72; Am. Ord. 73-11, passed 1-3-73; Am. Ord. 2002-40, passed 3-12-02; Am. Ord. 2023-32, passed 1-24-23)