Pensions consultative forum
The forum consists of representatives from all scheme employers in the Fund, as well as trade unions. It meets at least annually for an annual general meeting (AGM). The forum's 6 nominated representatives also attend the quarterly meetings of the Pensions Committee in a non-voting capacity.
The AGM provides a formal means for communication and consultation about the activities and governance of the Staffordshire Pension Fund, and will typically:
- receive the annual report and accounts of the Fund
- consider a report on the assets, liabilities and the solvency of the Fund
- consider a report of the investment arrangements of the Fund
- consider an account of the performance of the investment arrangements of the Fund
- discuss the principles and practices of the interaction between the administering authority and participating bodies regarding the Fund
- consider any other business that is consistent with the purpose and objectives of the meeting
Outside of the AGM, the forum is also used as a means of consultation with scheme employers. For example, this may include consultation on changes to the funding strategy statement or the investment strategy statement.
Employer focus peer group
A recent addition to the Fund's governance arrangements includes an employer focus peer group.
The group will consist of about 15 representatives from a cross section of the Fund's scheme employers and will be used for more regular engagement for the purposes of delivering appropriate training and timely information via Employer Focus newsletters.
Pension Fund's annual general meeting (AGM)
The Staffordshire Pension Fund's latest AGM was held on 13 November 2023. For copies of the presentations, please see link below:
Fund's annual general meeting November 2023
Copies of the presentations from previous years' annual general meetings can be found in the archive.