In order for a member to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, he must meet the following requirements: The member must have served a minimum of at least four years as a qualified and commissioned sheriff of a county in the State of Georgia during which time the member served as sheriff […]
At the time a member becomes eligible for retirement benefits, he or she shall choose one of three payment options for retirement benefits. The member must indicate his or her choice of payment options upon the application for retirement benefits filed with the secretary-treasurer. Upon approval of the member’s application by the board, such member […]
In addition to the retirement benefits provided in this chapter, death benefits shall be paid to members in accordance with the following: If any member of this fund dies before retirement, whether such member is active or inactive, an amount equal to the total amount which has been paid by such member into the fund […]
Any member may withdraw the total sum which he has paid into the fund as membership dues at any time before retirement or before he begins to draw retirement benefits. No interest shall be paid on amounts so withdrawn. Membership shall cease upon withdrawal of dues under subsection (a) of this Code section. No person […]
