HB 1217 -- Kansas City Police Retirement System Sponsor: Johnson (47) The Retirement Board of the Kansas City Police Civilian Employees' Retirement System is required to appoint any member as a special consultant. The member must meet specific criteria which include: (1) a retirement status effective on or before August 28, 2003; (2) receiving retirement benefits; and (3) having applied to the board. The bill requires a funeral benefit of $1,000 to be paid in addition to all other benefits for this member. Proper proof of death is required before the benefit is paid.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives