6.—(1) This paragraph applies to an election as mentioned in paragraph 4(4) or 5(2).
(2) The partners must exercise the election by giving notice in writing to the [F1Department] in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).
(3) A notice under this sub-paragraph must—
(a)be signed by all of the partners;
(b)state as a fraction each partner's share in the partnership profits.
(4) A notice relating to an election under paragraph 5(2) must also in respect of every partner who is in HSC employment —
(a)state the name of the employing authority;
(b)state the pensionable earnings received in respect of the employment;
(c)include an undertaking to give the [F2Department] notice in writing at the end of each scheme year of the pensionable earnings received in respect of the employment in the scheme year.
(5) A notice under this paragraph takes effect—
(a)on the date agreed between the practitioners and the [F3Department] , or
(b)failing such agreement, on the date specified by the Department.
(6) A notice under this paragraph—
(a)may be cancelled or amended by a subsequent such notice;
(b)continues in effect until cancelled or, if earlier, there is a change in the partnership.
(7) Calculations for the purposes of paragraphs 4(2) and 5(2) must be carried out by the [F4Department] .
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 8 para. 6(2) substituted (1.4.2023) by The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/33), regs. 1(2), 41(c)
F2Word in Sch. 8 para. 6(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2023) by The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/33), regs. 1(2), 41(c)
F3Word in Sch. 8 para. 6(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2023) by The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/33), regs. 1(2), 41(c)
F4Word in Sch. 8 para. 6(7) substituted (1.4.2023) by The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/33), regs. 1(2), 41(c)