Pensions Act 2008

69Consultation of members and employersU.K.
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(1)If an order under section 67 establishes a scheme, the Secretary of State must by order under that section require the trustees to make and maintain arrangements for consulting the members of the scheme and participating employers about the operation, development and amendment of the scheme.

(2)The arrangements must include establishment and maintenance of—

(a)a panel of persons to represent members (“the members' panel”), and

(b)a panel of persons to represent employers (“the employers' panel”).

(3)The composition and functions of the panels are to be determined by order under section 67, or by the trustees under an order.

(4)The functions of the members' panel may include nominating individuals to be members of the trustee corporation.

(5)An order under section 67 may provide for payments to panel members out of scheme funds.