Sec. 16-232.01. Death Benefits

There shall be a death benefit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or such greater amount, not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), as established in the Salary Plan, payable upon the death of any County employee whose death results from an accidental personal injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. This amount shall be a one time, lump sum benefit and shall be paid within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the employee's death. It shall be paid to the person or persons specified by the employee in accordance with duly authorized personnel procedures.