Assembly Members (Independent Remuneration Board) Act (Northern Ireland) 2025

Determinations

6.—(1) Section 11 of the 2011 Act (determinations: exercise of functions) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (4) (determinations to be made in advance of Assembly election) for “before the date of the poll” substitute “at least 6 months before the date of the poll”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Before making a determination under section 2(1) the Board shall—

(a) publish a draft determination;

(b) consult the following on the draft—

(i) members of the Assembly;

(ii) the Commission;

(iii) the trustees of any pension scheme established in accordance with a previous determination and still in operation; and

(iv) any other persons the Board thinks appropriate.”.

(4) After subsection (8) insert—

“(8A) Before forming such an opinion as is referred to in subsection (3)(b), the Board must consult the Commission.”.