Definitions

In addition to the definitions contained in T.C.A. § 8-34-101, the following definitions are applicable to this chapter: (1) Alternate payee means a former spouse of a member or retiree who is recognized by a qualified domestic relations order as having a right to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable by the retirement system with respect to such member or retiree. (2) Qualified domestic relations order (“QDRO”) has the same meaning as provided in § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, codified in 26 U.S.C. § 414(p); provided, that such order may only relate to the provision of marital property rights for the benefit of the former spouse of the member or retiree. (3) Refund means a withdrawal of the member’s accumulated contributions pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-37-210.