Agenda

The Convener will check to ensure a quorum is in attendance to ensure the meeting can proceed.

Including any notices of motion and any other items of business submitted as urgent for consideration at the meeting.

Members of the Committee and members of the Pension Board should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest.

If any.

Minute of the Pensions Committee of 26 June 2024 – submitted for approval as a correct record.

Action Tracker – submitted for approval as a correct record.

Referrals and Recommendations from the Pensions Audit Sub-Committee – report by Cllr Neil Ross, City of Edinburgh Council.

Audited Annual Report and Accounts of Lothian Pension Fund – report by the Chief Finance Officer, Lothian Pension Fund. and Scottish Homes Pension Fund

Lothian Pension Fund - Internal Audit Report: Pensions Committee Governance and Operational Effectiveness – report by the Head of Internal Audit, City of Edinburgh Council.

Administering Authority Discretions Policy – report by the Chief Operating and People Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Stewardship Code and Engagement – report by the Chief Investment Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Quarterly Governance Update – report by the Company Secretary, Lothian Pension Fund.

Business Plan and Budget Update – report by the Chief Finance Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Contracts Award and Supplier Overview – report by Chief Finance Officer, Lothian Pension Fund

Risk and Compliance Update – report by the Chief Risk Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Responsible Investment – Climate Change – report by the Chief Investment Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

UK Government Pensions Investment Review - Call for Evidence – report by the Chief Executive Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

If any.

The Committee is requested under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public from the meeting for the following items of business on the ground that they would involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 3 and 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. 

Employer Covenant Review – report by Chief Finance Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Employers Participating in Lothian Pension Fund – report by the Chief Operating and People Officer, Lothian Pension Fund.

Overpayment of Pension – report by the Chief Operating and People Officer, Lothian Pension Fund