Agenda

To note the Cumbria Pensions Forum’s Terms of Reference (copy enclosed)

To elect a Chairman for the ensuing year.  Under the terms of the Forum’s Constitution the Chairman must be a Member of Cumbria County Council.

To receive any changes to membership and re-appointments

To receive any apologies for absence

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Cumbria Pensions Forum held on 6 October 2014 (copy enclosed)

Presentation by the Actuary (Mercers, represented by John Livesey)

To receive a report from the Assistant Director – Finance (copy enclosed)

This session will cover key aspects of the Administration Strategy and Communications Policy, the role of the new Local Pension Board and the involvement of the Pensions Regulator.

Your Pensions Service, represented by Diane Lister will present on the performance of the pensions administration service.

To receive a presentation on the Pension Scheme Annual Report and Accounts 2014/2015. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts will be available on the Council’s website at www.cumbria.gov.uk/finance

A session covering up and coming changes in the LGPS

To remind attendees that the Pensions Committee agenda also has a standing item to provide a formal opportunity for Non-County Council employers or interested parties to raise questions or concerns relating to the pensions scheme at the quarterly Pensions Committee. Any comments can be made in writing to Legal and Democratic Services, Lonsdale Building, The Courts, Carlisle, CA3 8NA.

Provisional date: To be confirmed – October/November 2016.