Upon receipt of an application for retirement, the Director of the Fiscal Division shall recommend approval or rejection based on the member's age and creditable service. He shall forward his recommendation to the Attorney General's Office who, upon approval, shall forward the application to the Governor's Office for final approval. Approval in this manner shall constitute a hearing and approval of the member's application by the Board.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 513-12-1-.03
O.C.G.A. Section 47-13-22.