SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 The Electoral Commission
Electoral Commissioners: salary etc.
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There shall be paid to an Electoral Commissioner such remuneration, and any such allowances or expenses, as may be specified in a resolution of the House of Commons.
2
If a resolution of the House of Commons so provides in the case of any person who is an Electoral Commissioner or former Electoral Commissioner—
a
such amounts shall be paid towards the provision of superannuation benefits for or in respect of him as may be specified in the resolution;
b
(in the case of a former Electoral Commissioner) such pension shall be paid to or in respect of him as may be so specified.
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A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may—
a
specify the amounts to be paid;
b
provide that the amounts to be paid shall be the same as, or calculated on the same basis as, those payable to or in respect of a person employed in a specified office under, or in a specified capacity in the service of, the Crown;
c
specify the amounts to be paid and provide for them to be increased by reference to such variables as may be specified in the resolution;
d
have the effect of making different provision for different Electoral Commissioners or former Electoral Commissioners.
4
A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may take effect from the date on which it is passed or from any earlier or later date specified in the resolution.
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Any amount payable under this paragraph (other than by way of expenses) shall be charged on and issued out of the Consolidated Fund.
6
Any amount payable under this paragraph by way of expenses shall be paid by the Commission.
7
In this paragraph “pension” includes allowance and gratuity.