Pensions Committee

What is the role of the Pensions Committee?

The role of the Pensions Committee is to advise the council on arrangements for dealing with the Pension Fund in conjunction with other bodies who contribute to the Fund in accordance with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 and associated legislation.

The Pensions Committee also has delegated functions to make arrangements for the investment and management of the Pension Fund arrange for the appointment of investment managers and advisors.

The Committee's full Terms of Reference and delegated Functions can be found in the Council's Constitution below:

The Council's Constitution (pdf 868kb opens in new window)

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Which councillors sit on the Pensions Committee?

Conservative x 8

• Councillor C Chadwick (Chair)
• Councillor A Burton (Vice-Chair)
• Councillor Aird
• Councillor Hodgson
• Councillor Holtby
• Councillor Horton
• Councillor Hough
• Councillor Pearson

Independent x 1

• Councillor Head

Labour x 1

• Councillor Moore

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Who chairs the Pensions Committee meetings?

Meetings of the Pensions Committee are chaired by Councillor C Chadwick.

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When are meetings of the Pensions Committee?

Pensions Committee Meetings

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Are meetings of the Pensions Committee open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

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Can members of the public speak at Pensions Committee meeting?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at Pensions Committee meetings.

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How and when can I view agenda and minutes of Pensions Committee meetings?

Agendas and reports for the Pensions Committee are placed on public deposit five clear working days before each meeting and can be viewed by selecting the relevant agenda below.

Reports containing exempt or confidential matters will not, however, be available.

Minutes for Pensions Committee meetings are placed on public deposit no later than five clear working days after each meeting and can be viewed by selecting the minute below.

Please note: agendas and minutes of meetings prior to those available online may be obtained by contacting the Senior Committee Manager, Iain Edmiston:

Email: iain.edmiston@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393208

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA

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