Agenda item

To approve the minutes from the last meeting on 10 May 2017

The Board considered the minutes from the last meeting held on 10 May 2017.

The Chairman noted that under Item 4 of the minutes, City of London Police Pension Scheme Update, it referred to a comment that stated the number of deferred scheme members as approximately 700.  It was discussed and confirmed that the correct number, as referred to within Item 5, Appendix 5 on the current agenda, was 253.

The Chairman queried whether it would be appropriate to send a letter to request updated contact details from all those that have left prior to receiving letters detailing their entitlements – this would enable the scheme to record the number of those that are deemed to be “out of contact”.  The Pensions Administrator explained that this would likely require contacting all deferred scheme members. 

The Deputy Chairman illustrated his concern with adhering to regulation in the face of an audit process if there is a lack of attempted communication to deferred members.  The Deputy Chairman also queried whether subsequent marriage was an issue affecting eligibility of deferred members.  The Pensions administrator explained that marriage would not affect the eligibility of members to the scheme, and emphasised that attempting to keep in touch should always be a priority.  The Deputy Chairman stated his approval that significant efforts were being made in this regard.

MATTERS ARISING

The Deputy Chairman asked for confirmation that his appointment as Deputy Chairman had been reported to the Police Committee Members and the Chairman confirmed that this was the case.

RESOLVED – That the minutes be approved.