Employers will need to create a separate i-Connect extract for elected members.
Extract specification
Employers with eligible elected members will need to create a separate i-Connect extract for submission every month.
Specification differences
The extract specification is based on the regular LGPS extract with the following differences.
| Extract entry | Difference |
|---|---|
| Workplace/Address Details | Not required for elected members. |
| Additional Contributions (Add Conts 2) | Not required, as elected members are not eligible for added years or ARCs. |
| Shared Cost APCs | Not required, as these are not available to elected members. |
| Annual Pensionable Salary | Calculation differs – must include relevant councillor allowances. |
| Pensionable Pay | Differs from standard employees – must include elected member allowances. |
| Date Joined Pension Scheme | Should reflect the date the elected member opted into the pension scheme. |
| Job Title | Must use a standardised entry (e.g. “Elected Member”). |
| Part-Time Hours (PT Hours) | Effective date must match part-time start date and indicator must be “C” (casual). |
| FTE Final Pay | Not required for elected members. |
Elected Members Opt-In Process
Elected Members are only eligible to join the scheme once they have formally opted in. A copy of the signed Opt-In form must be provided and uploaded via the i-Connect Document Upload function.
Please ensure that you select ‘LGPS 01C - Elected Member Opt-In Form’ as the document type when uploading.
The Opt-In form must be uploaded after the first i-Connect file submission that includes the Elected Member. If you attempt to upload the form beforehand, the member will not be visible within the Member Search function.
Any Opt-In forms not received within 5 working days of the member record being created on our system will be requested and escalated in accordance with our Pensions Administration Strategy.