17Contributions to PSSAP by designated employers

#### 17 Contributions to PSSAP by designated employers (1) This section applies to a person who is: (a) an ordinary employer‑sponsored member of PSSAP within the meaning of subsection 18(2), (3) or (5) in respect of particular employment or the holding of a particular office; or (b) an Australian government superannuation scheme member who has chosen to be a member of PSSAP. (2) The designated employer of the member must pay to CSC, in accordance with the Rules, any contributions that, under the Rules, are payable by the employer in respect of the member. > Note 1: See also section 39 (amounts payable to CSC). > Note 2: The designated employer of an eligible PSSAP member or an eligible CSS/PSS member or former member is not required by this Act or the Trust Deed to make contributions to PSSAP for the benefit of the member. However, the designated employer can make contributions to PSSAP for the benefit of the member if PSSAP is the member’s chosen fund or stapled fund under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992.