Board of Trustees Governance Manual

Board Governance

• 1.1 – Introduction and Purpose
• 1.2 – Overview of the Retirement System
• 1.3 – Board Responsibilities
• 1.4 – Responsibilities of Trustees and Board Members
• 1.5 – Board Requirements
• 2.0 – Board Committees and Assignment
• 2.1 – Legislative Committee Charter
• 2.2 – Audit Committee Charter
• 2.3 – Governance Committee Charter
• 2.4 – Benefits Committee Charter
• 2.5 – Personnel Performance and Compensation Committee Charter
• 2.6 – Delegation by the Board to the Executive Director
• 3.0 – Board Meeting Protocol

Board Conduct

• 4.1 – Ethics Policy
• 4.2 – Indemnification Policy
• 4.3 – Political Contributions Policy
• 4.4 – Communication Policy
• 4.5 – Education Policy
• 4.6 – Travel Policy
• 4.7 – Board Self-Evaluation Policy
• 4.8 – Trustee Employer Reimbursement Policy

Plan Governance

• 5.1 – Audit Policy
• 5.2 – Procurement Policy
• 5.3 – Strategic Planning Policy
• 5.4 – Pension Recoupment and Hardship Policies
• 5.5 – Voluntary Compliance Policy
• 5.6 – Funding Policy
• 5.7 – Fraud Policy

Complete Manual

NHRS Board of Trustees Governance Manual (PDF; downloadable), complete edition