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losses to their account balances in proportion to their accounts balance in the same • manner as active members based on any valuation ordered by the Board of Trustees. Section 13.4. Survivor Benefits. If the member dies while on the deferred pension roll and that benefit is yet unpaid, the total deferred pension applicable at the time of death shall be paid to the member's beneficiary in accordance with Article XI -Ancillary benefits. Article XIV -Procedure for Review Section 14.1. Right to Appeal. In the event that the Board of Trustees denies an application for a service or ancillary pension benefit, the member shall be entitled to the right to appeal the determination. Section 14.2. Member Requirements. If an application is not approved, the board shall return the application to the applicant within 30 days, noting thereon, with particularity, which requirements the applicant does not meet. Thereafter, the applicant shall be furnished with the opportunity to be heard by the full board, on the question of whether the applicant meets all of the eligibility requirements. The member shall indicate that the member intends to appeal by furnishing the board with a written intent to appeal that is filed with the Secretary of the association within 30 days of receiving an adverse determination. The intent to appeal shall be certified, in writing, by the member. Section 14.3. Review of Appeal. Upon receipt of the written intent to appeal, the Board of Trustees shall hold a special meeting within 60 days of receipt of the written intent to appeal. Timely notice of the meeting shall be given to the member at least 15 days prior to the special meeting. The member shall have the reasonable opportunity to be heard by the Board of Trustees at the special meeting with regard to the negative determination. The board reserves the right to engage the services of a mediator or arbitrator, acceptable to both parties, at any time during the appeal. The mediator or arbitrator shall be selected from the Rule 114 Supreme Court Roster. The cost of the mediator or arbitrator shall be split in half among both parties. Article XV -Limits on Benefits Section 15.1. Domestic Relations Order. A domestic relations order shall be accepted by the plan administrator if in compliance with state and federal law. No benefits shall be paid under a domestic relations order which requires the plan to provide any type or form of benefit, or any option, not otherwise provided under the Plan or under state law. ~~ LJ '° S3