Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement and interpretation2.Active members3.Contributions payable by active members4.Meaning of “pensionable pay”5.Benefits6.Periods of membership7.Calculation of length of periods of membership8.Final pay: general9.Final pay: reserve forces, maternity leave, etc.10.Final pay: reductions11.Final pay: fluctuating emoluments12.Power of employing authority to increase total membership of members13.Power of employing authority to award additional pension14.Election to pay additional regular contributions (ARCs)15.Elections to pay additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)16.Normal retirement17.Retirement after normal retirement age18.Flexible retirement19.Early leavers: business efficiency and redundancy20.Early leavers: ill-health21.Election for lump sum in lieu of pension22.Limit on total amount of benefits23.Death grants: active members24.Survivor benefits: active members25.Meaning of “nominated cohabiting partner”26.Meaning of “eligible child”27.Children’s pensions28.Children’s pensions: active members29.Calculation on leaving early30.Choice of early payment of pension31.Early payment of pension: ill-health32.Death grants: deferred members33.Survivor benefits: deferred members34.Children’s pensions: deferred members35.Death grants: pensioner members36.Survivor benefits: pensioner members37.Children’s pensions: pensioner members38.Pension increases under the Pensions (Increase) Acts39.Commutation: small pensions40.Guidance on future costs41.Pension debits42.No double entitlementSignatureExplanatory Note