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9 SUPERANNUATION9.3.5 SASS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MEMBERS ON TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS,SECONDMENTS OR ACTING ARRANGEMENTSIf a member is on a temporary appointment, as a result of competitive selection for an advertisedposition which is to be continuous for at least one year, the higher salary can be advised to Pillarfor the annual salary review. If a temporary appointment or period of higher duties (at the full rate)of less than one year is extended, the higher salary can be advised to Pillar for the annual salaryreview after the member has completed one continuous year at the higher rate.9.3.6 LEAVING THE DEPARTMENT9.3.6.1 Transfer or ResignationIf a member transfers permanently to another position within the Public Service (asdefined in Schedule 1 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002)SASS membership continues (Pillar is advised by Employee Services Bathurst).A member who accepts a permanent position within the public sector, which is not in thePublic Service (as defined in Schedule 1 of the Public Sector Employment andManagement Act 2002), must resign from the Department. However, SASS membershipcan continue if the member resumes employment with another participating employer tothe fund, for example TAFE NSW.A former contributor can apply to retain membership in the Scheme where the break inservice is less than three calendar months, application for payment of benefits has notbeen made and an election to re-enter the Scheme is made within three months of reemployment.9.3.6.2 RetirementRetirement for the purposes of SASS is at 58 years or over (members who transferredfrom other Schemes retire at 55 years) and for the basic benefit 55 years.9.3.6.3 Invalidity RetirementAn invalidity benefit is payable if a member is retired before age 58 on the grounds ofphysical or mental incapacity to perform their duties. Further information is available fromthe Pillar Customer Service Centre. Contact details are provided in Chapter 10.9.3.6.4 Death of a MemberInformation about a deceased member's entitlements is available from the PillarCustomer Service Centre. Contact details are provided in Chapter 10.9.3.6.5 “Basic Benefit”The "basic benefit" is paid for by the employer and is payable in a lump sum on exit fromemployment at or after age 55 and on total and permanent invalidity or death before thatage (two doctor’s certificates certifying total and permanent invalidity are required). Inother circumstances of exit from employment before age 55 (e.g. resignation) the benefitis generally required to be preserved.Generally, a period of leave without pay of five days or more does not count as servicefor the "basic benefit".Handbook for non teaching staff in schools Page 9 − 6