Public Plan Trustees Institute – Level I

Tuesday, July 15 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Chicago, IL

Agenda

Fiduciary Responsibility and Plan Governance

  • Fiduciary responsibility 
  • Plan governance structure
  • Governing documents
  • Role of unions and collective bargaining agreements
  • Role of policy makers and elected officials

Retirement Plans

  • Why you need to know Retirement if you’re a Health Trustee 
  • Plan types - Defined benefit, Defined contribution,  Hyybrid 
  • ERISA and why it plays a role in public retirement plans 
  • Plan administration

Health Plans

  • Why you need to know Health if you’re a Retirement Trustee
  • Plan considerations  - Plan design, Plan funding
  • ERISA and why it plays a role in public health plans
  • Plan administration, data collection and analysis 
  • Wellness and other cost-control initiatives

Legal Environment

  • Laws and regulations governing public sector plans 
  • ERISA and why it plays a role with public sector 
  • IRS and other federal regulations
  • State and local considerations 
  • Legislative and regulatory outlook
  • Trustee roles and duty in the legal environment