15(1)Subject to paragraph 16 below, each of the bodies may appoint on such terms and conditions as it may, with the approval of the Secretary of State F1. . .determine, such other employees as it thinks fit.S
(2)Each of the bodies shall, as regards such of its employees as it may with the approval of the Secretary of State F1. . .determine, make such arrangements for providing pensions, allowances or gratuities (to or in respect of those employees) as it may determine; and such arrangements may include the establishment and administration, by the body in question or otherwise, of one or more pension schemes.
(3)The reference in sub-paragraph (2) above to the provision of pensions, allowances or gratuities includes a reference to their provision by way of compensation for loss of office or employment or loss or diminution of emoluments.
(4)If a person employed by either body becomes a member of the body and was by virtue of that employment a participant in a pension scheme administered by the body for the benefit of its employees the body may determine that his service as a member shall be treated for the purposes of the scheme as service as an employee whether or not any benefits are to be payable to or in respect of him by virtue of paragraph 13 above; but if the body does so determine, then any discretion as to the benefits payable to or in respect of the person which the scheme confers on it shall be exercisable only with the consent of the Secretary of State F1. . ..
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1, para. 15(1)(2) and (4) repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I, para. 100(8), Pt. IV