Parliamentary Salaries, Allowances and Superannuation Act 1968
35How to make a choice
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35 How to make a choice
(1) A choice of a fund must be made by notice in writing signed by the member.
(2) The choice notice must—
(a) specify the name of, and contact details for, the chosen fund;
(b) specify the start date from which the notice is to have effect, being the date the notice is given or a later date;
(c) contain such other information (if any) as is prescribed.
(3) The choice notice must be accompanied by evidence that the chosen fund will—
(a) accept contributions under this Part;
(b) comply with any requirements which are prescribed for the purposes of this section.
(4) The administrator of a fund may reject a request that the fund be the chosen fund if the administrator considers that the fund will not be able to comply with any requirements which are prescribed for the purposes of this section.
(5) The choice notice must be given to the administering authority.
S. 36 inserted by No. 78/2004 s. 7.