### Question
How does the law define authorized representative?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1341*, **authorized representative** is defined as:

> any employee organization representing participants in the pension plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1341*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle C-Terminations**

