Annual General Meetings
The Annual General Meeting is held specifically for Employers and Union Representatives to discuss the Annual Report and Accounts. Representatives from various professional advisory bodies, such as the Fund Actuary and Fund Managers also attend in order to answer on Funding, Investment Performance and Valuations.
Individual Employer Training meetings
These can be arranged on the Employing Body’s request, on an individual basis.
Employer Seminars
These can be arranged where there has been a significant change in legislation. For example:
- In July 2012 a meeting for Employing Bodies was held at Gwynedd offices, headed by Jeff Houston from the Local Government Pensions Committee, on how the Local Government Pension Scheme 2014 Project.
- In September 2012 a meeting for Employing Bodies was held at Gwynedd offices, headed by Jeremy Leslie-Smith from the Pensions Regulator and Colin Lewis from Heywood on Auto Enrolment.
Contact Database
Regular updates regarding any changes or proposed changes in the LGPS are issued to all Employing Bodies by e-mail or letter. The employer Contact database is amended as necessary on information received from the Employers.
Employer Partnership Agreements and Service Level Agreements
The aim is to improve the standard of service to members by providing guidance on statutory obligations and responsibilities and by setting targets for both Employers and the Administering Authority –
- To provide correct information
- To act on, and respond to that information within a given timescale
Any targets for the Service Level Agreements will be agreed beforehand.
Employer Guide
The new Employer Guide on procedures is in the process of being completed, and will be circulated electronically to all Employing Bodies.
Website
The Gwynedd website was launched in March 2009. The section you are currently looking at is dedicated to the Employers in the fund. It is designed to provide the necessary guidance and information for the Employers that form part of our fund. It also contains the forms that need to complete in respect of changes in circumstances for active members. This section will constantly be updated as new information is released.