20(1)The Commission may pay, or make arrangements for the payment of, pensions, allowances and gratuities to, or in respect of, any person who is or has been a member of its staff.
(2)But the Commission may not make those payments or arrangements without the Scottish Ministers’ approval.
(3)The arrangements referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may include—
(a)making payments toward the provision of pensions, allowances and gratuities,
(b)providing and maintaining schemes for the payment of pensions, allowances and gratuities.
(4)The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of office.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 28(2)
I2Sch. para. 20 in force at 15.2.2024 by S.S.I. 2024/29, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. 1