The role of the Local Pension Board as defined by sections 3(1) and (2) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, is to-

·         Assist the London Borough of Havering Administering Authority as Scheme Manager;-

-to secure compliance with the LGPS regulations and any other legislation relating to the governance and administration of the LGPS

-to secure compliance with requirements imposed in relation to the LGPS by the Pensions Regulator

-in such matters as the LGPS regulations may specify

·         Secure the effective and efficient governance and administration of the LGPS for the London Borough of Havering Pension Fund

·         Provide the Scheme Manager with such information as it requires ensuring that any member of the Pension Board or person to be appointed to the Pension Board does not have a conflict of interest.

The Pension Board will ensure it effectively and efficiently complies with the code of practice on the governance administration of public service pension schemes issued by the Pension Regulator.

The Pension Board will also help ensure that the London Borough of Havering Pension Fund is managed and administered effectively and efficiently and complies with the code of practice on the governance and administration of public service pension schemes issued by the Pension Regulator.

The Pension Board shall meet sufficiently regularly to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.

For further information please see:

https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20044/council_data_and_spending/222/pension_fund

For general enquiries please email:  LocalPensionBoard@havering.gov.uk