# The Local Government Superannuation (Amendment) Regulations 1989, Regulation 27: Continuity of employment in certain cases


(1) This regulation applies to a person–
(a) to whom regulation 5 of the Local Government Superannuation (Local Government Reorganisation) Regulations 1985 (“the 1985 Regulations”) applies, and
(b) who would otherwise have become entitled to preserved benefits on ceasing to hold his employment under the former employer (within the meaning of the 1985 Regulations).
(2) A person to whom this regulation applies may elect to be treated for the purposes of the principal Regulations as if–
(a) regulation 5 of the 1985 Regulations had not applied to him and he had accordingly become entitled to preserved benefits, and
(b) he had elected under regulation E2(9)(c) of the principal Regulations to remain so entitled.
(3) An election under this regulation must be made by giving notice in writing to the appropriate administering authority, within 12 months after 1st April 1989 unless they or, where there was a change of fund, the administering authorities of both funds allow a longer period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/371/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-superannuation-amendment-regulations-1989/regulation-27
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