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letter "B" as a prefix to the Part number.

     5.5                   Amend each reference to a rule number in the Rules by deleting the letter "B" as a prefix to the rule number.

     6.                       Part 1 of the Rules, as amended by clauses 4 and 5 above, is further amended as follows:

     6.1                   The heading to Division 1 is replaced with the following heading:

Understanding these Rules

    Division 1

     6.2                   The heading to Rule 1.1.1 is replaced with the following heading:

          Structure of the Rules

     6.3                   Rule 1.1.1 is amended by:

         (a) replacing the first sentence with the following:

             "These Rules have been divided into 16 Parts, each dealing with a major aspect of the operation of the PSS scheme."

         (b) in the Guide, deleting the words "Section B of" (wherever appearing);

 (c) in the Guide, replacing the words:

              "PSS defined benefits plan"

              with the words:

              "PSS scheme"

              wherever appearing.

     6.4                   Rules 1.1.3, 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 are replaced with the following Rules:

              "1.1.3 The Rules have been numbered so that the first number refers to the Part number, the second refers to the Division number within that Part and the third to the Rule number within that Division. For example, Rule 6.3.2 is the second Rule in Division 3 of Part 6 of the Rules.

              1.1.4 There are several notes, diagrams and guides within the Rules to help you understand the more complicated superannuation concepts or to warn you if you need to also look in another area of the Rules. However, these aids (including Part, Division and Rule headings) do not form part of the Rules.

              1.1.5 Tables on the other hand form part of the Rules and are used to provide factors or other similar information. Examples also form part of the Rules and have been included to demonstrate a practical application of a particular rule or the combined effect of a particular Division or Part."

     6.5                   The heading to Division 2 is replaced with the following heading:

Words and Phrases Used in these Rules

    Division 2

     6.6                   Rule 1.2.1 is amended by:

         (a) replacing the first and second sentence of the Rule with the following:

              "Because some words and phrases have a special meaning when used in these Rules they have been explained below. They appear throughout the Rules in bold print to remind you they have a special meaning."

         (b) in the definition of approved medical practitioner, deleting the words "Section B of";

 (c) replacing the definition of casual member with the following definition:

                           "casual member means a PSS member who is:

                               *      not a regular member and is not entitled to holiday leave and sick leave in his/her job; or

                               *      a PSS member who is