SCHEDULE 1 The Electoral Commission
Electoral Commissioners: salary etc.
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(1)
There shall be paid to an Electoral Commissioner such remuneration, and any such allowances or expenses, as may be specified in a resolution of the House of Commons.
(2)
If a resolution of the House of Commons so provides in the case of any person who is an Electoral Commissioner or former Electoral Commissioner—
(a)
such amounts shall be paid towards the provision of superannuation benefits for or in respect of him as may be specified in the resolution;
(b)
(in the case of a former Electoral Commissioner) such pension shall be paid to or in respect of him as may be so specified.
(3)
A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may—
(a)
specify the amounts to be paid;
(b)
provide that the amounts to be paid shall be the same as, or calculated on the same basis as, those payable to or in respect of a person employed in a specified office under, or in a specified capacity in the service of, the Crown;
(c)
specify the amounts to be paid and provide for them to be increased by reference to such variables as may be specified in the resolution;
(d)
have the effect of making different provision for different Electoral Commissioners or former Electoral Commissioners.
(4)
A resolution for the purposes of this paragraph may take effect from the date on which it is passed or from any earlier or later date specified in the resolution.
(5)
Any amount payable under this paragraph (other than by way of expenses) shall be charged on and issued out of the Consolidated Fund.
(6)
Any amount payable under this paragraph by way of expenses shall be paid by the Commission.
(7)
In this paragraph “pension” includes allowance and gratuity.