B. Definitions

§88-261 Definitions. (a) The following words and phrases as used in this part shall have the same meanings as defined in section 88-21, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context: "accumulated contributions"; "actuarial equivalent"; "average final compensation"; "beneficiary"; "county"; "employee"; "medical board"; "retirant"; "retirement allowance"; "service"; and "system".

(b) The following words and phrases as used in this part shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:

"Accidental death": death which is the natural and proximate result of an accident occurring at some definite time and place while the member was in the actual performance of duty, or due to the result of some occupational hazard, and not caused by recklessness on the part of the member.

"Board": the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system established by section 88-24.

"Member": a class C member as described in section 88-47.

"Ordinary death": death which is not accidental and which occurs while in service or on authorized leave without pay. [L 1984, c 108, pt of §8; am L 1997, c 212, §5]