13.—(1) The Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board must prepare an annual budget for approval by the Department.
(2) The expenses of the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board are to be defrayed by the Department in such proportions as are determined by the Department based on the approved budget and the number of members of this scheme and connected schemes for which the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is responsible.
(3) The Department must pay the amount it is required to pay under this regulation at such time or times as the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board may determine.