CA Gov't Code Section 22960.86

(a)

Upon separation from all service for the employer, a participant may apply for a retirement benefit, provided the retirement date is no earlier than the date on which the participant attains the normal retirement age. The retirement benefit is a distribution of the balance of the participant’s account as of the first valuation date immediately following the date of the application.

(b)

Application for a retirement benefit shall be made on an application form prescribed by the board.

(c)

The employer shall certify on a form prescribed by the board that the participant’s employment has terminated.