Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These regulations amend the Local Government (Superannuation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 (the principal Regulations).

Part I of Schedule 20 to the principal Regulations sets out the constitution of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee. Paragraph 2 thereof prescribes the term of office of members of the Committee. Regulation 2 of these regulations substitutes a new paragraph 2, which provides that—

(a)subject to the provisions of paragraph 2(2) and 5, the term of office of a member of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee, shall be 4 years (formerly 3 years) from the date of his appointment; and

(b)the Head of the Department may extend the term of office of each Committee member by a maximum period of 18 months.