Division 1

Dependant children

1. (a)

   A legitimate, legally recognised natural or adopted child, of the staff member or of his spouse or registered partner, deemed to be a dependant of a staff member is a child whose continuous maintenance and education are ensured by that staff member, and who lives continuously with the family, in the locality where the staff member is in post or in the locality where the other parent lives.

2. (b)

   A disabled child of the staff member or of his spouse or registered partner, regardless of the age of the child, is considered to be a dependant.

3. (c)

   A child shall not be considered a dependant of the staff member:

   1. (i)

      when he attains the age of 26;

   2. (ii)

      when, before reaching that age, he is in receipt of a salary, income or fees in his own right.