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ARTICLE XI APPLICATION FOR B EN]EF1TS Section 11.1. Application for Pension Benefits: All applications for relief or pension benefits shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the Secretary Section 11.2. Notice of intent to retire: It shall be the duty of each member who intends to retire and request a service pension from the association, to file a notice of intent to retire. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be filed by the Secretary not less than thirty days (30) prior to the date of retirement and submission of application for service pension. Upon receipt of a notice of intent to retire, the Secretary shall provide any notices to the applicant as required by state or federal law with respect to pension or benefit payments. Section 11.3. Submission: All applications for relief or pension benefits shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees at a regular or special meeting of the board or at a regular membership meeting. Applications shall be verified by an oath of the applicant and shall state the age of the applicant, the period or periods or service in, and the date of termination from active service with the Fire Department, and such other information as the Board of Trustees may require. Section 11.4. Board of Trustees Decisions: No relief or pension benefits shall be paid until the application has been approved by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees. Decisions of the board shall be final as to the payment of such benefits or pensions. Decisions of the board shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the Procedure for Review under these bylaws, as laid out in Article XVII. No other benefits shall be paid to or on behalf of any member who has received a service pension. Section 11.5. Appeal Rights: It shall be the duty of the Board of Trustees to approve applications for service pensions if the applicant meets all of the eligibility requirements set forth in these bylaws. It shall also be the duty of the Board of Trustees not to approve the application if any of the eligibility requirements are not met. If an application is not approved, the Board of Trustees 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 of Trustees, pursuant to the Procedure for Review as provided by Article XVII of these bylaws. If the application is approved, the service pension shall be paid in the manner requested by the applicant pursuant to Article XIV, of these bylaws. ARTICLE XII ANCILLARY BENEFITS Section 12.1. Survivor Benefits: Following the receipt of a lump sum survivor or funeral benefit neither a member's surviving spouse nor estate is entitled to any other or