| Tasks |
2006 |
| Consider current position
Agree Timetable and outline plan
Discuss principles for new scheme - is it same as previously
consulted upon. |
February Meeting |
| Further discussions on Rule of 85 (Provisional) |
Provisional March Meeting |
| Draw up list of proposed new-look benefit package
Discuss priorities to be taken forward (eg obtaining
costings etc) |
April Meeting |
| Consider a broadly acceptable outline benefit package
structure.
Consider costs, contribution rates and transfer factors. |
Mid-May Meeting |
| Consider development of proposals based on affordability |
End June Meeting |
| Produce Policy discussion paper on the new look LGPS(S)
to be published for consultation. |
August Meeting |
| CONSULTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
|
| Task |
Target Date |
| Present Policy discussion paper to Ministers for approval
to consult |
Sept 2006 |
| Issue Policy discussion paper for consultation |
Autumn 2006 |
| Consultation Period ends |
Dec 2006/Jan 2007 |
| Summarise responses to Policy discussion paper consultation
exercise |
Jan/Feb 2007 |
| Report back to Ministers and SLOGPAG |
March 2007 |
| Consult on draft Regulations for New Scheme |
April 2007 |
| Consultation period ends |
June 2007 |
| Regulations made and laid |
Sept 2007 |
| Coming into Force Date for New Scheme |
April 2008 |
