Appointment, removal and resignation of pension trustees—checklist
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ChecklistsAppointment, removal and resignation of pension trustees—checklist
Published by a LexisNexis Pensions expert
ChecklistsWhen appointing and removing pension trustees:
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Ensure that the power to appoint and remove trustees is exercised for a proper purpose.
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Check the provisions of the trust deed and rules and ensure that trustees are appointed, removed or retire in accordance with them.
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Where a company is sole trustee, check the provisions of the company's articles and ensure that directors are appointed, removed or retire in accordance with them.
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Check whether there are any restrictions on the appointment or removal of trustees (eg a maximum or minimum number of trustees) and ensure that the appointment or removal does not breach them.
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Ensure that any changes do not reduce the number of trustees below
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