O.C.G.A. § 47-25-80: Requirements for receiving benefits.

In order for a member to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, he or she must have:

(1) Served as a regularly qualified and commissioned chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer for at least eight years;

(2) Fully complied with this chapter;

(3) Terminated his or her official capacity as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer;

(4) Attained the age of 60 years;

(5) Filed with the board his or her application for such retirement, on a form to be furnished by the board, within a period of 90 days, or as soon thereafter as possible, after reaching the age of 60 years or after termination of his or her official capacity as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer, whichever may occur last in point of time; and

(6) Had his or her application for retirement approved by the board.