2.124.1260 Death benefit upon death in service, etc., when death not compensable under Sections 2.124.1240 , 2.124.1250 and 2.124.1280 .

   If any member of this plan shall die before retirement, and, if no allowance is payable under Sections 2.124.1240, 2.124.1250 and 2.124.1280 of this chapter, and if such member dies either no later than the last day for which he or she receives compensation, or within four months after the last day for which the member receives compensation, or while such member is physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance of the duties of such member and in case of such incapacity, if such incapacity has been continuous from such last day for which the member received compensation to the date of death, then, a death benefit shall be paid to the member's surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, to the designated beneficiary of such member, or if none, or if the designated beneficiary has died, or is otherwise ineligible, then to the estate of such member. Such death benefit shall be a sum equal to one-twelfth of the compensation earnable by such member during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding death multiplied by his or her completed years as a member of the system not to exceed six plus his or her accumulated contributions. (Prior code § 34.06.629)