The Pension Board is responsible for assisting the Scheme Manager (SYFRA)* in:

3.1.   Ensuring effective and efficient administration and governance of the FPS.

3.2.   Taking cognisance of decisions made by the Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) in respect of pensions issues, including consideration of cases that have been referred to the Pensions Regulator and/or the Pensions Ombudsman, referring issues to the              FRA as Scheme Manager, involvement of a Link Member from the FRA on the              Local Pension Board to provide an exchange of information, minutes of the Board submitted to the FRA, Local Pension Board Annual report submitted to the FRA.

3.3.   Recommending changes to processes, learning and development and/or guidance where necessary.

3.4.   Monitoring administrative processes and supporting continuous improvements.

3.5.   Ensuring the Scheme Administrator (West Yorkshire Pensions Fund) supports the employer to communicate the benefits of the FPS and fully utilise them as part of the Fire Service’s total reward offer through effective communication to members.

3.6.   Ensuring the Scheme Administrator supports members with a range of tools to improve their understanding of their pension benefits as part of the total reward offer, and to inform their personal financial and career planning.

3.7.   Compliance with Pensions Regulator Codes of Practice.

3.8.   Fostering good working relationships with the Pensions Regulator.

3.9.   Consideration of the annual report from the Pensions Regulator, including any responses to recommendations.

3.10.Producing an annual report which will highlight areas of concern and identify good practice. The report will also contain information on the number of retirements (natural and ill health), new starters, membership and opt-out).

*The Scheme manager (FRA) remains responsible under legislation for managing and administering the

firefighter pension schemes.