A claim for pension or death benefits based on any facts or conditions not hereinabove expressed may be paid by the said fund provided the same has been brought before the membership at an annual or special meeting and a favorable vote registered therefor. But the Board of Trustees shall pay no pension or death benefit not specially provided by this Part until the membership has acted favorably upon the same at an annual or special meeting.
La. Consolidated Public Retirement § 11:3772