To receive any declarations of interest from members of the Committee pertaining to items on the agenda.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 29 November 2011.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services detailing performance, investment activity and the latest portfolio valuation.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services containing the fund managers’ quarterly reports and seeking approval for the proposed investment policies and the fund’s overall approach to asset allocation. 

[William Marshall of Hymans Robertson will be in attendance to speak to this item].

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services providing an update on the progress of the search for a Diversified growth Fund manager.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services the purpose of which is to inform the committee of the changes to the basis of equity management within the portfolio managed by Henderson.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services regarding the possible introduction of individual contribution rates for current scheme employers.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate resources, which will include a short training session for members on one topic within the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services providing information on the latest developments regarding LGPS reform / cost saving.

To receive a report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services to note the nomination of a new Staff Observer to the Committee.