Commentary on Sections Part 2 Elected Bodies and Their Members Chapter 2: Remuneration of Elected Members Section 69B – Functions relating to members’ pensions
141.Section 69B requires the Commission to decide the descriptions of members of a relevant authority in respect of whom a relevant authority is required to pay a pension. This excludes co-opted members of relevant authorities who are eligible to be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Commission must also decide the relevant matters in respect of which a relevant authority is required to pay a pension.