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title: O.C.G.A. § 47-14-71. Eligibility for disability benefits; determination of disability.
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# O.C.G.A. § 47-14-71. Eligibility for disability benefits; determination of disability.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing 16 years of creditable service if the member becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a clerk. Any such clerk shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits in the amount of $1,700.00 per month. All questions relating to the degree and nature of the total and permanent disability suffered by the clerk shall be determined by the board.

## History

Ga. L. 1964, p. 202, § 3; Ga. L. 1976, p. 729, § 3; Ga. L. 1978, p. 2069, § 2; Ga. L. 1981, p. 857, § 3; Ga. L. 1983, p. 555, § 3; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1252, § 2; Ga. L. 1988, p. 626, § 2; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1270, § 2; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1811, § 2; Ga. L. 1998, p. 158, § 5.