Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “active member”, “deferred member” and “pensioner member” have the meanings given in section 124(1) of the Pensions Act 1995^f1, and “active membership” and “deferred membership” shall be construed accordingly;

• “the effective date” means 1st September 2002;

• “the MCSSS” means the pension arrangements having effect by virtue of section 15(2) of the Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1967^f2;

• “the PCSPS” means the principal civil service pension scheme;

• “relevant employment” means employment otherwise than as a constable—

  1. (a)

     by the Metropolitan Police Authority under the control of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, or

  2. (b)

     under the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis or the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District and with a salary paid out of the Metropolitan Police Fund.