Issue - meetings

Report by the Chairman of the Pension Advisory Board.

The Board is asked to note the updates to the Business Plans of the Board and the Pensions Panel.

21.1   The Board received a report by the Chairman of the Pension Advisory Board (copy appended to the signed minutes).

21.2   The Chairman introduced the report and explained that the format aligned with the Business Plan updates for the Pensions Panel.  Appendix A outlined the key items for the Board and areas to be reminded of.  A new risk had been included which concerned the regulators understanding of the role of Pension Boards.  The report also included updates to the Pensions Panel Business Plan at Appendix C.

21.3   Resolved – That the Board notes the updates to the Business Plans of the Pension Advisory Board and the Pensions Panel.

Report by the Director of Finance and Support Services.

The Panel is asked to consider the recommendation within the report.

20.1   The Panel considered a report by the Director of Finance and Support Services (copy appended to the signed minutes).

20.2   Rachel Wood introduced the report and outlined the key areas of focus and the training options that were available to members.

20.3   The Panel made comments including those that follow.

•              Asked if there were any specific training recommendations.  – Rachel Wood highlighted the training events in the report and explained that attendees could choose their own breakout activities.  Members were encouraged to speak to Rachel Wood to discuss their individual training needs.

•              Queried if there would be a Local Government Association conference in January.  -Rachel Wood resolved to look into this and circulate information to Panel members.

20.4   Resolved – that the Panel notes the updates to the Business Plan.