SCHEDULE 1Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme

Part CParticipating members

Office-holder members

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1

Every individual aged under 75 holding a pensionable office is to participate in the scheme as an “office-holder member” (unless the individual opts out under rule 24).

2

An individual holds a pensionable office by being—

a

the Presiding Officer,

b

a deputy Presiding Officer,

c

one of the Scottish Ministers, or

d

a junior Scottish Minister.