The structure of the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme (SHAPS) Committee
The structure of the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme Committee is:
- 5 members nominated and elected by active members, deferred members and pensioners;
- 5 members nominated and elected by employers; and
- 3 members filling co-options or casual vacancies.
Committee members retire by rotation every two years, at which time they may stand for re-election. Committee members are unpaid.
The Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme Committee Members
| Chairperson |
Malcolm MacDonald (Member nominated) |
| Vice-Chair |
Christine Murphy (Member nominated) |
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Duncan McNaught (Employer nominated) |
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Ken Tudhope (Member nominated) |
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Sally Inkster (Employer nominated) |
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Margaret Bradley (Member nominated) |
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Fiona Nicholl (Employer nominated) |
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Sean O'Drisceoil (Member nominated) |
The role of the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme Committee
The Committee currently meets at least four times a year, with additional meetings if required. The majority of meetings are held in Edinburgh.
The responsibilities of the Committee are:
- To monitor the administration of the Scheme.
- To ensure the benefits provided by the Scheme comply with legislation and when appropriate make any necessary changes.
- To ensure the Scheme is financially secure.
- To monitor the investment performance of The Pensions Trust.
- To receive and agree the actuarial valuations and accounts for the Scheme.
Interested in becoming a Committee member?
Elections are held every two years. The next elections are due to be held in 2012.
The successful candidates will take up their post on 1 October 2012.