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Knox County Retirement and Pension Board Election
2022 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Monday, January 24, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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February |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 28, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 25 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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May |
Monday, May 23, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 6, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 27, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 25, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 22, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 26, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 24, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 21, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 19, 2022 |
3:00 p.m. |
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2022 BOARD SPECIAL-CALLED SESSION MINUTES
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Monday, January 24, 2022 |
2:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 6, 2022 |
1:30 p.m. |
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2022 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
February |
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
1:30 p.m. |
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KCRPB will meet on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. in ROOM 640
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Document Committee Meeting - Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in room 575
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Special Called Investment Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 1:30pm
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Special Called Nominating Committee Meeting, September 26, 2022
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting
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Special Called Document Committee Meeting
Wednesday May 11th @ 1:00pm.
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting
Wednesday May 18th @ 1:00pm.
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Retirement Fund Changes – Blackout 2/18 – 2/24/2022
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Election Meeting Notice - Feb 11th
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Special Called Board Meeting, January 24, 2022
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2021 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Recordings |
January |
Monday, January 25, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 22, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 29, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 26, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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May |
Monday, May 24, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 28, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 26, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 23, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 27, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 25, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 15, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 20, 2021 |
3:00 p.m. |
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2021 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Recordings |
February |
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 |
1:30 p.m. |
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Special Called Document Committee Meeting
Wednesday August 4, 2021 @ 2:00pm.
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2020 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Recordings |
January |
Monday, January 27, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 24, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 30, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 27, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 22, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 27, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 24, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 28, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 26, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 16, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 21, 2020 |
3:00 p.m. |
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2020 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Recordings |
February |
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 |
1:30 p.m. |
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Special Called Board Meeting, April 23, 2020
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Notice of Public Meeting of the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board
Pursuant to Executive Order of the Governor No. 16 governing bodies are temporarily allowed to amend or rescind portions of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act due to public safety concerns. The next meeting of the Knox County Retirement and Pension Board ("Board") will be held electronically, and members of the Board will participate and vote electronically by roll call. The meeting of the Board shall be held electronically on the 30th day of March, 2020, beginning at 3:00 PM EDST via electronic means and broadcast live at: https://zoom.us/j/350724144 (by phone: 1-253-215-8782, Meeting ID 350 724 144), or will be available to the public by audio or video recording two (2) business days after the meeting and accessible at: www.knoxcounty.org/retirement or in person according to the Board's Open Records Policy. The agenda of said meeting is available at: www.knoxcounty.org/retirement or in person according to the Board's Open Records Policy.
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is currently of concern worldwide, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2020 Knox County Retiree Luncheon scheduled for April 7, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; however, the health and safety of our retirees is of the utmost importance and our primary objective.
Kind Regards,
Knox County Retirement & Pension Board
Special Called Document Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 @ 2:00pm.
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Special Called Document Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 24, 2020 @ 2:00pm, Rm 640 CC Bldg
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Annual Paperless Notice
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2019 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Tuesday, January 28, 2019 |
3:00 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 25, 2019 |
3:00 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 25, 2019 |
3:00 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 22, 2019 |
3:00 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 24, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 22, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 26, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 23, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 28, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 18, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 16, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. |
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2019 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
February |
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 |
1:30 p.m. |
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NEW – Account Activity Alert Emails: Fraud Prevention Update
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Open Enrollment Period:
October 21 – November 15, 2019
Retirement Sessions
We are providing this section for participants to view information, website links and email addresses related to our mandatory retirement sessions. Our hope is that you use this page as a source of receiving information.
More Information
Disability Committee Meeting –
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 1:30pm, in Rm 640 of the City County Bldg.
Special Called Investment Committee Meeting -
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1:30pm in Room 640 of the City County Bldg.
Special Called Investment Committee Meeting - Tuesday, September 10, 2019 @ 1:30pm in Rm 584 of the City County Bldg.
Knox County Pension Board Election February 14, 2019.
Investment Changes – Blackout Notice
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting (Revised)
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Plan Amendments November 2018
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting - Monday December 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm
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2018 Board Meeting Schedule
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Friday, January 05, 2018 |
9:00 a.m. |
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January |
Monday, January 22, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 26, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 26, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 23, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 25, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 23, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 27, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 24, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 22, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 19, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 17, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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2018 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
February |
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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March |
Tuesday, March 21, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 |
1:30 p.m. |
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Coming the Weekend of May 18, 2018:
Enhanced Online Security for your Retirement Account
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New Board Member Orientation
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting - Monday, August 27, 2018 at 1:25 p.m.
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting - Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in room 640
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Special Called Disability Committee Meeting - Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in room 640
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Special Called Investment Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 1:30 pm
The meeting room has changed, it will be held in Room 549, City County Bldg.
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Retirement Board Workshop – Wednesday March 21 at 2:30
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LIFE INSURANCE CHANGE
Effective November 1, 2017, Knox County Retirement Department will no longer be the Administrator of the Knox County Life Insurance Plan.
Knox County Benefits Department will be the Administrator of Life insurance.
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Special Called Investment Committee Meeting - Monday, January 22 at 11:30
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2017 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Thursday, January 12, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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January |
Monday, January 23, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 27, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 27, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 24, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Monday, May 22, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 26, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 24, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 28, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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September |
Monday September 11, 2017 |
10:00 a.m. |
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September |
Monday, September 25, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 23, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 20, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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December |
Tuesday, December 05, 2017 |
10:00 a.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 18, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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2017 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
February |
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 |
1:30 p.m. |
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Special Called Board Meeting, January 5, 2018
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Notice Hearing for Sgt. Greg Gass
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Special Called Investment Committee Meeting - January 11, 2018
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Disability Committee Meeting
When: November 3, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: HR Conference Room, Room 361
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Document Committee Meeting (Rescheduled)
The rescheduled meeting is Tuesday October 3, 2017 at 9:30 am
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Disability Committee Meeting
When: September 14, 2017
Time: 2:00 pm
Where: HR Conference Room, Room 361
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Special Called Board Meeting
When: September 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Disability Committee Meeting
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USICG's Learning Station
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Reach – Proactive Participant Education
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SCHOOLS EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SESSIONS
The Schools Employee Benefits department is excited to announce two dates for employee retirement education seminars for all employees participating in the Knox County Pension Board retirement plans. These seminars will occur on April 10, 2017 and May 9, 2017 from 4:30pm-6:30pm in the Great Room of the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center. These are not intended solely for the individuals planning on retiring in the near future, but they are designed to help you get the most of your retirement planning.
Please contact the Schools Employee Benefits Department for more information (865) 594-1686.
Disability Committee Meeting
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Special Called UOPP Sub Committee Meeting
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2017 Retiree Luncheon
Special Called Investment Committee Meeting
When: March 29, 2017
Time: 1:00 pm
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Document Committee Meeting
When: March 20, 2017
Time: 3:30 pm
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
January |
Monday, January 25, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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February |
Monday, February 22, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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March |
Monday, March 28, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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April |
Monday, April 25, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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May |
Monday, May 23, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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June |
Monday, June 27, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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July |
Monday, July 25, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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August |
Monday, August 22, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 |
9:00 a.m. |
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September |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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October |
Monday, October 24, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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November |
Monday, November 21, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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December |
Monday, December 19, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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QUARTERLY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Month |
Date |
Time |
Agenda |
Minutes |
February |
Friday, February 19, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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May |
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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August |
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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November |
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 |
1:00 p.m. |
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New Board Member Meeting Orientation
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Notice of Meeting
The December Knox County Retirement and Pension Board meeting will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the County Commission Conference Room 640.
Notice of Meeting
The Document Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday July 14, 2016 has been cancelled.
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Document Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
When: July 14, 2016
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Document Committee Meeting
When: June 16, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Document Committee Meeting
When: May 5, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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Document Committee Meeting
When: March 22, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Commissioner’s Conference Room #640
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2016 Retiree Luncheon
The 16th annual retiree luncheon has been scheduled and the invitations have been mailed. If you have any questions please contact our office at (865) 215-2323.
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Where: Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
Time: 11:30 a.m.
RSVP is required for attendance. Please click here for invitation in case you have not received your invitation yet.
Blackout Period
There will be a blackout period between 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016 through 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016.
The Knox County Retirement & Pension Board along with USI Consulting Group will be making two (2) investment fund changes in the Asset Accumulation Plan, Knox County Voluntary 457(b) Plan, and the Sheriff’s Total Accumulation Retirement Plan (STAR).
Fund Type
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Current Fund Name
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New Fund Name
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Aggressive Blend
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Oppenheimer Main Street Mid Cap A
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First Eagle Fund of America A
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Balanced Blend
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Pioneer Government Income A
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Pioneer Short Term Income A
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If you are currently in the Aggressive or Balanced Blend, you may change to another blend or any of our Stand Alone investment options prior to the Blackout date. Otherwise, your account will automatically change to the information noted above during the blackout period.
Only the Aggressive Blend and Balanced Blend will be affected by this Blackout period!
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Investment Meeting Change
The Investment Committee originally scheduled for 1:00 Friday, February 19th will be delayed until about 1:45 – 2:00 due to a conflict with the Hardin Valley Groundbreaking rescheduled from last Friday. Most of the Committee Members will be attending this event and then return for our Investment Committee Meeting.
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Nationwide and the National Association of Counties Scholarship
For the eleventh consecutive year, Nationwide and the National Association of Counties are offering college scholarships of $2,500 each. High school seniors whose parents, grandparents or legal guardians actively contribute to a 457(b) plan offered through the NACo Deferred Compensation Program are encouraged to apply.
Please click here for more details.
Special Election Results
After receiving the results from the election that was held yesterday (1/14), Ashley Huffaker from the Benefits Department will be the new board member for the Knox County Retirement & Pension Board.
We would like to thank both candidates for their efforts and wish them both well in the future.
Retirement Board Schools Special Employee Election
When: Thursday, January 14, 2016
Where: Online (click here for voting instructions)
Who can vote: Classified schools employees are the only employees allowed to vote in this election.
Who are the candidates? Please click here for the candidates and their bios.
Document Committee Meeting
When: Friday, January 15, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Commissioners Conference Room #640 in the City-County Building
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Knox County Retirement Board Schools Classified Representative Special Election
The Knox County Retirement & Pension Board will hold a special election for seat A1 on the Knox County Retirement & Pension Board representing the Classified Knox County Schools employees for the remaining term beginning January 2016 through February 2017.
An election will be conducted on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
If you wish to be a candidate, you can obtain a qualifying petition from the Retirement Office by:
- Visiting our office located in Suite 371, City-County Building, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Emailing a request to our office at retirement@knoxcounty.org and we can reply back with a petition.
- Call our office at (865) 215-2323 and we will be glad to mail a petition to you.
Completed petitions must be received in the Retirement Office by 4:00 p.m. no later than Thursday, December 17, 2015.
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