Any person making a claim upon the fund under any of the provisions of this chapter shall make a written application therefor upon forms provided by the board and kept on file in the office of the chief of the Fire Department; and said application shall be filed by the applicant with the secretary of the board. A copy of said application shall be filed with the City Manager and with the chief of the Fire Department.

Application to the board for benefits provided in this chapter, upon the death of a member or pensioner, must be made within one year from the date of death, or from the date of appointment of a guardian or trustee of the person to whom the said benefits would be payable, if such person is incompetent or is a minor; provided, that if application for death benefits is made under Section 4.20.110, and such application is denied, application may be made for benefits under Section 4.20.130 at any time within sixty days after notice of such denial. If application for death benefits is not made within the times herein provided, no death benefits shall be awarded or paid. (Ord. 4845-NS § 3 (part), 1976: Ord. 2188-NS § 19, 1938)