Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.124.1230 of this chapter, should any member of this plan cease to be employed by the city, through any cause other than death or retirement, all of his or her accumulated contributions shall be refunded to him or her. Upon mailing or other delivery of a warrant for the refund of contributions, his or her membership in the system, and any right to any other benefit, shall cease. (Prior code § 34.06.635)