PENSION FUND PANEL


THURSDAY 22 MAY 2003 AT 10.30 A.M.

THE CASTLE ROOM, CASTLE HILL OFFICES, 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 Minutes of the meeting held on Friday, 29 November 2002.

5 GOVERNMENT GREEN PAPER ON PENSIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME CONSULTATION PAPERS - UPDATE (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer updating the Panel on the Government's Green Paper on pensions and Local Government Pension Scheme consultation papers.

6 THE FUNDS ACTUARIAL POSITION - UPDATE (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing the Fund's Actuarial Position as at ?

7 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM HARVEY COLE (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing comments from Harvey Cole, acting in his capacity as Independent Sounding Board for the Panel.

8 VENUES FOR PENSION FUND PANEL MEETINGS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing possibilities for venues of the future Pension Panel Fund meetings.

9 PENSIONS FOR COUNCILLORS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing arrangements for Councillors to receive pensions.

10 ADMISSION AGREEMENTS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing admission arrangements.

11 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.

12 TRAINING SESSIONS - FEEDBACK AND PROGRAMME FOR 8 JULY 2003 (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer concerning the training session for 8 July 2003.

13 PROPERTY (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer on the property portfolio.

14 THE FUTURE OF THE ETHICAL PORTFOLIO (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer on the future of the Ethical Portfolio.

15 ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS (AVC) ARRANGEMENTS (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the County Treasurer setting the AVC arrangements.

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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