If the director finds from the records of the system and from the documents supporting the application, that the applicant is entitled to a service retirement benefit, the director may approve the retirement, calculate the amount of the benefit and place it into effect without further hearing, unless a contest has been filed under §121.12 of this title (relating to Contest of Application: Form and Content). All benefits approved shall be reported to the board at its next meeting for confirmation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §121.8 adopted to be effective September 13, 2020, 45 TexReg 6246