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Remuneration Authority Act 1977

12C: Allowances

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"Extra money some people can get on top of their normal pay"

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The Authority can decide what extra money, called allowances, people can get on top of their normal pay. This is for people whose pay the Authority is in charge of, as stated in section 12(1)(a). The Authority's decision about allowances is final and will be followed as stated.

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12CAllowances

  1. Notwithstanding anything in this Act, where the Authority has jurisdiction to determine the remuneration of any persons or group of persons pursuant to section 12(1)(a) (other than subparagraph (i)) or under any other enactment, the Authority may in relation to any such persons or to any member of that group of persons determine the nature and extent of the principal allowances that may be paid in addition to that remuneration.

  2. Every determination under subsection (1) shall have effect according to its tenor.

  3. Repealed
Notes
  • Section 12C: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Higher Salaries Commission Amendment Act 1988 (1988 No 24).
  • Section 12C(1): amended, on , by section 3(2) of the Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament) Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 54).
  • Section 12C(3): repealed, on , by section 3(2) of the Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament) Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 54).