Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the June 30, 2020, audit and actuarial reports. The meeting includes presentations on cash flow, investment performance, and budget reports. The Board will also enter an executive session to interview an applicant for the Executive Director position.
- Review of June 30, 2020, Audit Report
- Review of June 30, 2020, Actuarial Report
- Presentation of cash flow reports as of October and November 2020
- Interview of Executive Director applicant in executive session
- Approval of retirements since the last regular meeting
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to discuss the Gainesville Property and certify trustee election results.
- Discussion and possible action on Gainesville Property
- Certification of Trustee Election Results
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana will meet to discuss the assumed rate of return, fill a trustee vacancy following Mayor Raymond Harris's resignation, and consider other routine business including investment reports and a request for retroactive benefits.
- Discussion on Assumed Rate of Return by Greg Curran
- Trustee election to fill Mayor Raymond Harris's remaining term (resigned effective September 16, 2020)
- Request for Retroactive Benefits from Disability Retiree
- Approval of retirements since last meeting
- Investment reports: cash flow, management fees, and Meketa performance as of September 30, 2020
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous minutes and recent retirements. The agenda includes required trustee education sessions and discussion regarding the Fletcher Case.
- Approval of August 20, 2020, meeting minutes
- Approval of retirements since the last regular meeting
- Trustee education on ethics, investing, actuarial liability, and public records
- Discussion and possible action on the Fletcher Case
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and recent retirements. The agenda includes presentations on cash flow, investment performance, and budget reports.
- Presentation of cash flow report as of July 31, 2020
- ACT 1004 Summary Comparison as of June 30, 2020
- Meketa’s Performance Report as of July 31, 2020
- Presentation of budget report as of July 31, 2020
- Discussion on COVID-19 effects on employers regarding furloughs and layoffs
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2020-2021 year. The board will review investment and budget reports as of June 30, 2020, and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on employers. Members will also consider a proposed personnel policy regarding the donation of sick leave.
- Proposed Personnel Policy on Donation of Sick Leave
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2020-2021
- Cash flow and performance reports as of June 30, 2020
- Budget report as of June 30, 2020
- Executive session regarding overpayment of benefits to a deceased retiree
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the proposed operating budget for July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The board will also review investment performance reports and a proposed personnel policy regarding the donation of sick leave.
- Proposed July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Operating Budget
- Proposed Personnel Policy regarding Donation of Sick Leave
- Approval of retirements since the May 21, 2020 meeting
- Cash flow and performance reports as of May 31, 2020
- Discussion on COVID-19 effects on employers including furloughs and lay-offs
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to approve financial audits, actuarial contracts, and the proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year. The board will also discuss a trustee election to fill a seat expiring in August 2020.
- Approval of G.S. Curran Actuarial Contract for Fiscal Year 6-30-2021
- Engagement of Hawthorne, Waymouth & Carroll for financial statement audit and GASB 67 & 68 reporting
- Presentation of the proposed July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Actuarial Option Factors effective July 1, 2020
- Discussion of House Bill 15 regarding City of Lafayette new hires entering PERS instead of MERS
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to review investment performance and financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and approve employer rates for 2020-2021. Other items include the approval of retirements since the previous meeting.
- Discussion and approval of 2020-2021 Employer Rates
- Approval of retirements since the January 16, 2020 meeting
- Presentation by Claire Miller Hare with First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
- Review of Cash Flow Report as of January 31, 2020
- Review of Asset Allocation Study and Meketa Performance Report
Municipal Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review retirement approvals and financial reports including cash flow and budget status as of December 31, 2019. The meeting also includes a presentation by Dimensional Fund Advisors and an update on Pension Pro software implementation.
- Approval of retirements since the last regular meeting
- Review of Cash Flow Report as of December 31, 2019
- Meketa Performance Report review
- Presentation by Dimensional Fund Advisors
- Update on Pension Pro Software Implementation