Introductory Text1.Title, commencement and interpretation2.Interpretation3.Contributions by participating Members4.Contributions by participating office holders5.Early retirement for Members6.Early retirement for office holders who have been Members7.Cut-off date and minimum pension age8.Equal treatment9.Pensions for widows, widowers and surviving civil partners10.Pensions for surviving adult dependants11.Pensions for children12.Death in service of participating Member13.Enhancement of initial adult survivors' pensions14.Reduced pension for younger adult survivors15.Gratuity on death in service16.Gratuity on death after retirement17.Guarantees for adult survivors18.Guarantees where children but no adult survivor19.Guarantees where no survivors20.Status of adult survivor21.Early termination of child’s period of full time education22.Deceased pensioner office holder23.Refund after death24.Percentage abatement of pension entitlementQualifying period (years)SignatureExplanatory Note