Ala. Code § 36-27-16.2: Nomination of Recipient of Surviving Spouse Benefits Prior to Date of Retirement.

(a) Any provision to the contrary, notwithstanding, any member of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama or the Employees’ Retirement System of Alabama who shall have attained the service requirements for surviving spouse benefits may nominate such person as he may desire to receive any benefits payable on account of said member’s death prior to his date of retirement. Such nomination shall be made in writing, duly executed and filed with the respective Board of Control pursuant to such rules and regulations as said board shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(b) This section is cumulative and shall not be construed to supersede or repeal any provision of law not in direct conflict therewith.