PENSION FUND PANEL

FRIDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2002 AT 2.15 P.M.

THE CHUTE ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,
THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

KAREN WIDDOWSON

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1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed.

2 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

3 DEPUTATIONS

4 MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the confidential Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 14 November 2002. Members are asked to note that should they wish to discuss matters arising from the Minutes it will be necessary to close the meeting.

5 GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION PAPERS ON RETIREMENT BENEFIT OPTIONS FOR AMPLIFICATION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing the Government's Consultation Papers on Retirement Benefit options for amplification of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

6 HAMPSHIRE PENSION FUND - BUSINESS PLAN (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing the Hampshire Pension Fund Business Plan.

7 COMMENTS FROM HARVEY COLE - INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing comments from Harvey Cole, Independent Consultant.

8 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS (AVCS) PROVIDERS
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing the AVCs providers.

9 PENSION FUND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer setting out arrangements for the Pension Fund Annual General Meeting.

10 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That, by virtue of paragraphs 7 and 12 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items.

11 REVIEW OF THE ETHICAL PORT FOLIO MANAGED BY ISIS ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ETHICAL ISSUES (CONFIDENTIAL) (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer.

12 DEUTSCHE'S ALLOCATION PROPOSALS (CONFIDENTIAL)
(Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer.

13 MANAGERS FEES, TRANSACTIONS COSTS AND SOFT COMMISSION ARRANGEMENTS (CONFIDENTIAL) (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer.

14 THE FUND'S ACTUARIAL POSITION - THE IMPACT OF MARKET FALLS (CONFIDENTIAL) (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this panel or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.

Independent Members similarly qualify for payment of travelling expenses.

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