§ 14. [Disability retirement.]  


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  • Upon the application of a member or his department head, a member who (1) is in the service of the city, (2) has satisfied the eligibility requirements set forth by ordinance, and (3) has become or becomes totally and permanently incapacitated for duty in the service of the city, by reason of a personal injury or disease, may be retired by the board: provided, that after a medical examination of the said member, made by or under the direction of the medical director, the medical director certifies to the board (1) that the said member is mentally or physically totally incapacitated for duty in the service of the city, (2) that his incapacity will probably be permanent and (3) that the said member should be retired; provided further, that the report of the medical director is concurred in by the board. Upon his retirement, a member shall receive a disability retirement allowance provided for by ordinance.