Disputes

Ref Regulation Description Avon Pension Fund Policy
9 TP23 R74(6) Decide procedure to be followed by adjudicator when exercising stage one Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure functions and decide the manner in which those functions are to be exercised. Stage one appeals against APF will be determined by the Technical and Compliance Advisor.
10 TP23 R74(4) Whether to extend six-month period to lodge a stage one Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure appeal. APF resolves to consider each case for an extension on its individual circumstances.
11 TP23, R76(4) Decide procedure to be followed by administering authority when exercising its stage two Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure functions and decide the manner in which those functions are to be exercised. Stage two appeals against APF will be determined by the administering authority following a review of the case being undertaken by APF’s legal advisor, as required. Stage two appeals against the employer will be determined by the Technical and Compliance Advisor.
12 TP23 R79(2) A63(2) L105(1) Whether administering authority should appeal against employer decision (or lack of a decision), including in relation to pre-1 April 2008 leavers. APF will appeal to the Secretary of State if we believe an employer has made (or failed to make) a decision that is both wrong in law and material and where we have been unable to persuade the employer to alter its actions or inactions.