Effective August 13, 2009 a death benefit in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), which shall extend to a period of thirty (30) days beyond separation from employment with the City, shall be paid to the designated beneficiary of each Command Officer. The Command Officer shall furnish the city with a designation of beneficiary.
In the event the Command Officer has failed to designate a beneficiary, then the benefit shall be paid in accordance with Inheritance Laws of the State of Ohio. The City will provide a certificate of insurance to each Command Officer.
If feasible, the City will make provisions for conversion to permanent insurance at the time of retirement or other termination of the Command Officer.