If the director finds from the records of the system and from the documents supporting the application that the applicant is entitled to a service retirement benefit, unless a contest has been filed under §101.12 of this title (relating to Contest of Application: Form and Content), the director may approve the retirement, calculate the amount of the benefit and place it into effect without further hearing. On the request of the chairman or vice-chairman, any benefit approved by the director shall be reported to the board.