What the pension committee and board does
The Pension Committee exercises all powers and duties of the council in relation to its role as the administering authority of the Highland Pension Fund. This excludes any powers specifically delegated to another committee or officer.
Read the committee’s minutes and agendas
Further details about the committee’s remit and delegated powers are available in the council’s Scheme of Delegation.
What the Pension Board does
The Pension Board considers any matters related to pensions that are relevant to the activities of the Pension Committee. This includes:
- reports produced for the committee
- the fund’s annual report
- external engagement provisions
- the fund’s performance and administration
- actuarial reports and valuations
- the funding strategy
At its meeting on 24 September 2015, the board agreed to adopt the terms of its constitution.