PART 1Public service pension schemes

CHAPTER 3Local government schemes

Interpretation

I1I286Meaning of “local government scheme” etc

1

In this Chapter “local government scheme” means—

a

a local government new scheme, or

b

a local government legacy scheme.

2

In this Chapter “local government new scheme” means—

a

a scheme under section 1 of PSPA 2013 (schemes for persons in public service) which is a defined benefits scheme for local government workers (within the meaning of that Act), or

b

a scheme under section 1 of PSPA(NI) 2014 (schemes for persons in public service) which is a defined benefits scheme for local government workers (within the meaning of that Act).

3

In this Chapter “local government legacy scheme” means—

a

an existing scheme (within the meaning of PSPA 2013) mentioned in paragraph 16 or 17 of Schedule 5 to PSPA 2013 (local government workers), or

b

an existing scheme (within the meaning of PSPA(NI) 2014) mentioned in paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to PSPA(NI) 2014 (local government workers).