132Temporary absences

132 Temporary absences

(1)  If a member –

(a) takes unpaid leave with the Ambulance Service’s consent; or

(b) elects, with the consent of the Commission, to suspend or reduce contributions –

then, during that period –

(c) the member’s salary is taken to continue unaltered; and

(d) the member may contribute amounts approved by the Commission; and

(e) if the period is in respect of unpaid leave, the Ambulance Service’s liability to contribute under regulation 129 in respect of that member ceases except to the extent that the Commission requires in relation to administration costs and management charges in relation to the TASS Scheme; and

(f) if the period is in respect of an election to suspend or reduce contributions, the Ambulance Service’s liability to contribute under regulation 129 in respect of the member ceases except –

(i) to the extent that the Commission requires in relation to administration costs and management charges in relation to the TASS Scheme; and

(ii) for compulsory contributions; and

(g) the Commission may discontinue or reduce any insurance in relation to the member and make consequential adjustments to benefits as it considers appropriate; and

(h) the Commission may require the member to provide the evidence of the member’s good health that may be necessary to reinstate any insurance; and

(i) the Commission may, in its discretion, formulate any other terms relating to the calculation of any benefit in relation to the member which may become payable during or after that period.

(2)  The Commission must notify the member of any adjustment or determination made, or terms formulated under, this regulation which affects, or could affect, the member’s benefit.