Tue Jul 28, 2026
Assessors' Retirement System Board of Trustees
Board to review retirement fund budget and actuarial rates
The Board of Trustees will discuss and approve the Retirement Fund Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes decisions on employer contribution rates and actuarial assumptions effective October 1, 2026.
- Approval of Employer Contribution rate and Option Factors effective October 1, 2026
- Review and approval of Retirement Fund Budget for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
- Approval of Hogan Taylor engagement letters for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
- Contract renewals for Curran Actuarial Consulting and attorney Laura Gail Sullivan
- Executive session regarding litigation: Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge v. Sid J. Gautreaux, III
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MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
1:30 P.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE LA 70808
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll call
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public comment period
6. Approval of minutes of the April 21, 2026 meeting
7. Financial Report by Staff Accountant Anna Wessman
8. Report on refunds, transfers, reciprocals, retirees, and deaths, by Executive Director
9. Presentation by Foster Murphy, Stirling Properties - 2100 Quail Run Drive
10. Presentation of Investment Performance Report by written report from Jon Breth,
Mariner Institutional *
• Performance Review-2nd Quarter 2026
• Presentations by Dodge & Cox and JP Morgan
11. Presentation Curran Actuarial Consulting**
▪ Discussion and approval of Option Factors and Actuarial Equivalence
Assumptions, effective October 1, 2026
▪ Discussion and approval of Employer Contribution rate, effective October 1, 2026
▪ Contract renewal
12. Review and update by Laura Gail Sullivan, Attorney ***
• Update on 2026 Retirement Legislation
• Memo on Deerpath Side Letter Agreement
• Contract Renewal
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The following items may be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to R. S. 42:17(A)(2)
Litigation where an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating
position of LARF:
▪ Litiga …
Tue Apr 21, 2026
Assessors' Retirement System Board of Trustees
Board to review annual audits and valuation reports for LARF
The Board of Trustees will review the 2026 first-quarter investment performance and the fiscal year 2025 financial audit and valuation reports. The board will also consider decisions regarding three retiree benefit corrections resulting from administrative errors.
- Approval of LARF Financial Audit as of September 30, 2025
- Approval of LARF September 30, 2025 Valuation Report
- Decision on three retiree benefit corrections due to administrative error
- Review of 1st Quarter 2026 Investment Performance
- Update on 2026 Retirement Legislation
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✓ Decided: Board approves financial reports and schedules investment manager interviews
The Board approved the February 2026 financial reports and the September 2025 valuation and audit reports. Members voted to interview two potential fixed income money managers in July and approved a process to correct retiree benefit overpayments from October 2025.
- Approved February 3, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved February 28, 2026 Financial Reports
- Approved 1st Quarter 2026 Retirement System Refunds, Transfers, Reciprocals, Retirements and Deaths report
- Approved motion to interview money managers Dodge & Cox and JP Morgan at the July meeting
- Accepted LARF Financial Audit dated September 30, 2025
- Approved release and posting of 2025 GASB Report/Employer Pension Report to the website
- Approved September 30, 2025 Valuation Report
- Approved correction of three retiree benefit overpayments via one-time deduction or check repayment
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MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
1:30 P.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE LA 70808
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll call
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public comment period
6. Approval of minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting
7. Financial report by Staff Accountant Anna Wessman
8. Report on refunds, transfers, reciprocals, retirees, and deaths, by Executive Director
9. Presentation of Investment Performance Report by written report from Jon Breth,
Mariner Institutional *
• Performance Review-1st Quarter 2026
• Core fixed Income Manager Review
• Private Credit Commitment
10. Presentation and approval of the Annual Audits, by Hogan Taylor LLP **
• LARF Financial Audit as of Fiscal Year September 30, 2025
11. Presentation and approval of the Annual Valuation Reports, by Curran Actuarial Consulting**
LARF September 30, 2025 Valuation Report
12. Review and update by Laura Gail Sullivan, Attorney ***
• Update on 2026 Retirement Legislation
The following items may be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to R. S. 42:17(A)(2)
Litigation where an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating
position of LARF:
▪ Litigation of The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton
Rouge v. Sid J. Gautreaux, III, in his capacity as Sherif …
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MEETING MINUTES
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ RETIREMENT BOARD
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
1:30 P.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70808
A meeting of the Louisiana Assessors’ Retirement Board was held Tuesday, April 21,
2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Louisiana Assessors’ Association Office, located at 2111 Quail
Run Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808. The following members were present: President
Stephanie Smith, Vice President James “Jimbo” Stevenson, Treasurer Tom Kendrick and
Members Michael Bealer, Lee Brown, Jerry Clark, Irby Gamble, Louis Hebert, Elaine
Henry, Glen Kirkland, Gabe Marceaux, Kevin Raiford, Ashlie Spiker, Glenn Waguespack
and Erroll Williams. Absent were members Representative Stephanie Berault and
Senator Ed Price.
Following the Roll Call, Pray and Pledge of Allegiance, the Public Comment period was
read and no members of the public wished to speak.
The next item for discussion on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the
February 3, 2026 meeting. A motion was made by Gabe Marceaux and seconded by
Irby Gamble, all approved, and the motion to approve the minutes passed.
The February 28, 2026 Financial Reports were delivered by Staff Accountant, Anna
Wessman. The Balance Sheet and Income Statement were provided. Following is a
summary:
As of February 28,
2026
Current Month this
Year
Year to Date this
FY
Total Assets $ 671,399,507.89
To …
Tue Feb 3, 2026
Assessors' Retirement System Board of Trustees
Board reviews 2025 investments, 2026 budget, and legislative priorities
The Louisiana Assessors’ Retirement Fund (LARF) board meets to receive a financial report, review a 2025 investment performance report, and consider updates to its 2026 amended budget. The board will also discuss proposed legislation on cost-of-living adjustments and administrative errors, and a potential demand for Orleans Parish ad valorem funds.
- Review of 2025 investment performance report by Jon Breth (Mariner Institutional)
- Review and approval of LARF 2026 Amended Budget
- Presentation of Resolution for Demand to State Treasurer’s Office for Orleans Parish ad valorem funds
- Review of proposed legislation on LARF Cost of Living increases
- Review of proposed legislation addressing administrative errors
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✓ Decided: Board supports five retirement-related bills and approves amended 2026 budget
The Board approved the November 2025 financial reports and an amended 2026 budget. Members voted to support five pieces of legislation (HB15, HB47, HB8, SB15, and SB16) and authorized a demand for Orleans Ad Valorem Funds if not received by March 2026.
- Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved November 30, 2025 Financial Reports
- Approved 4th Quarter 2025 Retirement System Refunds, Transfers, Reciprocals, Retirements and Deaths report
- Approved consideration of adding a second core fixed income manager in 2026
- Authorized Resolution for Demand to LA State Treasurer’s Office for Orleans Ad Valorem Funds if not received by March 2026
- Approved support for bills HB15, HB47, HB8, SB15, and SB16
- Approved amended 2026 Budget
- Authorized execution of updated auditor agreements following merger of Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll with Hogan Taylor
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MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
1:30 P.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE LA 70808
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll call
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public comment period
6. Approval of minutes of the January 6, 2026 meeting
7. Financial report by Staff Accountant Anna Wessman
8. Report on refunds, transfers, reciprocals, retirees, and deaths, by Executive Director
9. Presentation of Investment Performance Report by written report from Jon Breth,
Mariner Institutional *
• Performance Review as of 12/31/2025
10. Review and update by Laura Gail Sullivan, Attorney **
▪ Present Resolution for Demand to State Treasurer’s Office for Orleans Ad
Valorem funds, if not received by March 2026
▪ Review language of proposed legislation to address LARF Cost of Living
increases
▪ Review language of proposed legislation to address administrative errors
▪ Important dates relative to the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature
The following items may be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to R. S. 42:17(A)(2)
Litigation where an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating
position of LARF:
▪ Litigation of The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton
Rouge v. Sid J. Gautreaux, III, in his capacity as Sheriff of East Baton Rouge
Pari …
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MEETING MINUTES
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ RETIREMENT BOARD
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, FEBRAURY 3, 2026
1:30 P.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70808
A meeting of the Louisiana Assessors’ Retirement Board was held Tuesday, February 3,
2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Louisiana Assessors’ Association Office, located at 2111 Quail
Run Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808. The following members were present: President
Stephanie Smith, Vice President James “Jimbo” Stevenson, Treasurer Tom Kendrick and
Members Michael Bealer, Jerry Clark, Irby Gamble, Louis Hebert, Elaine Henry, Glen
Kirkland, Gabe Marceaux, Kevin Raiford, Ashlie Spiker, Glenn Waguespack and Erroll
Williams. Absent were members Lee Brown, Representative Stephanie Berault and
Senator Ed Price.
Following the Roll Call, Pray and Pledge of Allegiance, the Public Comment period was
read and no members of the public wished to speak.
The next item for discussion on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the
January 6, 2026 meeting. A motion was made by Gabe Marceaux and seconded by
Erroll Williams, all approved, and the motion to approve the minutes passed.
The November 30, 2025 Financial Reports were delivered by Staff Accountant, Anna
Wessman. The Balance Sheet and Income Statement were provided. Following is a
summary:
As of November 30,
2025
Current Month this
Year
Year to Date this
FY
Total Assets $ 643,977,609 …
Tue Jan 6, 2026
Assessors' Retirement System Board of Trustees
Board to consider proposed cost-of-living legislation
The Retirement Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Assessors’ Association will meet to discuss proposed cost-of-living legislation. The board will also receive an update from Attorney Laura Gail Sullivan on outstanding matters.
- Consideration of proposed cost-of-living legislation
- Legal update from Attorney Laura Gail Sullivan
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✓ Decided: Board authorizes statutory changes for cost of living increases
The Board approved moving forward with proposed statutory changes regarding cost of living increases and fund financing. The Board also authorized a payment to a retiree to correct a benefit underpayment. Minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting were approved.
- Approved minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
- Authorized attorney to proceed with proposed language changes to LARF R.S. 11:1461, 11:1481, and 11:1485, and repeal of specific paragraphs in R.S. 11
- Authorized payment to a retiree for benefit underpayment including interest
- Authorized attorney to draft language for processing future benefit underpayments
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MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
10:00 A.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN, BATON ROUGE LA 70808
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll call
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public comment period
6. Approval of minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting
7. Consideration of proposed cost-of-living legislation
8. Update from Attorney Laura Gail Sullivan on any other outstanding matters
9. Any other business properly called to the attention of the Committee
10. Adjourn
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in
this meeting, please contact the LARF Executive Director prior to the close of business
on Friday, January 2, 2025, via email at
[email protected] or by telephone
at (225) 928-8886 to discuss your accessibility needs.
*TRUSTEE TRAINING – Notice is hereby given that agenda item 7 involves
discussion of Laws. The discussion of this agenda item may be applied as credit for Trustee
Training pursuant to LA R. S. 11:185.
*TRUSTEE TRAINING – Notice is hereby given that agenda item 8 involves
discussion of Laws. The discussion of this agenda item may be applied as credit for Trustee
Training pursuant to LA R. S. 11:185.
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MEETING MINUTES
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ RETIREMENT BOARD
OF THE LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
10:00 A.M.
LOUISIANA ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2111 QUAIL RUN DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70808
A meeting of the Louisiana Assessors’ Retirement Board was held Tuesday, January 6,
2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Louisiana Assessors’ Association Office, located at 2111 Quail
Run Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808. The following members were present: President
Stephanie Smith, Vice President James “Jimbo” Stevenson, Treasurer Tom Kendrick and
Members House Representative Stephanie Berault, Lee Brown, Jerry Clark, Irby Gamble,
Louis Hebert, Elaine Henry, Glen Kirkland, Gabe Marceaux, Kevin Raiford, Ashlie Spiker,
Glenn Waguespack and Erroll Williams. Absent were members Michael Bealer, Senator
Ed Price
Following the Roll Call, Pray and Pledge of Allegiance, the Public Comment period was
read and no members of the public wished to speak.
The next item for discussion on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the
October 21, 2025 meeting. A motion was made by Gabe Marceaux and seconded by
Erroll Williams, all approved, and the motion to approve the minutes passed.
The Board then heard from the Retirement System Attorney, Laura Gail Sullivan, on the
proposed changes to the statutes, regarding the system’s Cost of Living increases.
Ms. Sullivan provided drafted language to accomplish the following:
Amend LARF R. S. 11:1461 Cost …