Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 495 - Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System
Chapter 2 - Investment Board
Rule 495-2.1 - Investment Board

1. Effective July 1, 2002, the board shall be the trustee of the retirement fund. The board shall meet annually, and may meet more often, to review its investment policies.

2. At the first meeting in each fiscal year, the voting members shall elect a chair and vice chair. Future meeting dates for the year shall also be decided at the first meeting. Advance notice of time, date, tentative agenda, and place of each meeting shall be given in compliance with Iowa Code chapter 21. All meetings of the board are open to the public and shall be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

3. Parties wishing to present items for the agenda of the next meeting shall file a written request with the board chair at least five business days prior to the meeting.

4. Four members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum. A simple majority vote of the full voting membership shall be the vote of the board.

5. Members of the board shall file financial statements pursuant to Iowa Code section 68B.35(2) "e."

6. In the event that it should become necessary to fill the chief investment officer position, the board may consult with, and make hiring recommendations to, the chief executive officer that are consistent with the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 8A, subchapter IV.

7. The board shall set the salary of the CEO pursuant to Iowa Code section 97B.3.

8. The board shall participate in the annual performance evaluation of the chief investment officer.