The Palm Bay Police Fire Pension Fund is administered by a five member Board.
- One active duty police officer elected by popular vote of the active police members.
- One active duty firefighter elected by popular vote of the active fire members.
- Two members appointed by Palm Bay City Council.
- One member selected by the four elected and appointed members.
The Board is appointed/elected every two years as outlined and required by State Law FSS 175 Fire and FSS 185 Police and Palm Bay city ordinance Chapter 55.
The Board member may run for reelection for an unlimited term of office or until newly elected or appointed officer(s) replace them. All Board Members have a fiduciary responsibility to the Fund and its membership and can be held liable for any actions they take in conflict with that responsibility. All Board members must file an annual financial disclosure report with the State of Florida and that report is a public record.
The Board has full authority and responsibility to manage the pension plan and its funds as outlined in the above state laws and city ordinance. The Board retains professional management and advisors and all retained professionals have a fiduciary responsibility to the fund, its membership, and their plan assets.
On a contractual basis the board retains these services.
- An attorney with specialty in Florida Public Pension Law.
- An actuary certified and knowledgably with Florida pension laws affecting Police and Fire plans.
- An auditor/CPA
- An accountant/CPA
- Performance Manager
- Investment Consultants
- Custodial Services
- Board Administrator
- Pension Software and Website Services
The plan also has other service providers that produce information or research at no coast to the plan.
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