Section 20026 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "Disability" and "incapacity for performance of duty" as a basis of retirement, mean disability of permanent or extended and uncertain duration, as determined by the board, or in the case of a local safety member by the governing body of the contracting agency employing the member, on the basis of competent medical opinion.