6.—(1) The Department must appoint a person (the scheme actuary) for the purposes of carrying out—
(a)actuarial valuations of this scheme and connected schemes required by the Department of Finance and Personnel directions given under section 11 of the 2014 Act; and
(b)such other actuarial functions as may be required in relation to this scheme or a connected scheme.
(2) Before making an appointment under paragraph (1), the Department must be satisfied that the person to be appointed is appropriately qualified.