scheme termsmeans the terms and conditions of appointment or employment specified, as respects posts in England and Wales, in the National Joint Council’s Scheme and, as respects posts in Scotland, in the Scottish Council’s Scheme.
the Actmeans the Local Government and Housing Act 1989;
the National Joint Councilmeans the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Administrative, Professional, Technical and Clerical Services;
the Scottish Councilmeans the Scottish Council for Local Authorities' Administrative, Professional, Technical and Clerical Services;