A. If the participant dies before benefits have commenced and has designated a beneficiary in accordance with Section 4.38.506, the beneficiary may select a method of distribution in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4.38.601A or B and 4.38.602. If the beneficiary is not the spouse of the participant, payments shall commence within one year of the participant’s death or shall be paid in one lump sum within five years of the date of death.

B. If the participant dies after benefits have commenced, and was married at the date of death or had designated a beneficiary in accordance with Section 4.38.506, payments shall continue to the beneficiary as provided under the method of Section 4.38.601 which was selected by the participant.

C. If an unmarried participant dies at any time before such participant’s entire interest has been distributed, and no beneficiary has been designated under Section 4.38.506, the remaining interest shall be distributed in one lump sum within five years of the date of death.

Any death benefits payable under this section shall be paid to the beneficiary in accordance with Section 4.38.601A. or B., but over a period not exceeding the life expectancy of such beneficiary. (Ord. 6748-NS § 1, 2003)