Section 9

1. Functions consisting of or relating to—

(a) management of data or classes of data relating to recruitment and cessation of employment of staff,

(b) management of data or classes of data relating to absence, leave and performance of staff,

(c) management of data or classes of data relating to payments to and remuneration of staff, and

(d) administration of superannuation schemes of which staff are members.

2. Functions consisting of or relating to—

(a) processing of financial transactions or classes of such transactions and maintenance of financial accounts or classes of such accounts, and

(b) preparation of financial reports or classes of such reports.

3. Functions consisting of or relating to making direct payments in respect of superannuation of former staff and management of data or classes of data relating to such superannuation payments.

4. Functions consisting of or relating to making direct payments in respect of remuneration of staff and management of data or classes of data relating to such remuneration payments.

5. In this Schedule “staff” means staff of the public service body concerned.