When does an option in take effectN.I.
19.—(1) If P opts into this scheme in relation to service in a qualifying judicial office for which P has a partnership pension account—
(a)P becomes an active member of this scheme in relation to that service on the first date that is 1st April or 1st October—
(i)after the period of 3 months beginning with the date on which the option is exercised; or
(ii)after any shorter period the scheme manager considers appropriate; and
(b)immediately before that date, P's partnership pension account is closed.
(2) If P opts into this scheme in relation to service for which P does not have a partnership pension account, P becomes an active member of this scheme in relation to that service—
(a)at the beginning of the first pay period beginning on or after the date on which the option is exercised; or
(b)if the scheme manager considers that pay period inappropriate, at any other time the scheme manager considers appropriate.