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GASB 75
The Retirement Board was established on April 13, 2011. It is charged with the discretion, responsibility and authority to oversee the management of the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust (“Trust”). Peralta Community College District’s objectives in establishing a Trust for the pre-funding of its OPEB liabilities is to comply with the requirements of GASB 75 and to create a retirement system that complies with the California Constitution and Government Code provisions. Specifically, the Retirement Board determines the investment policy and strategy for the Trust and is empowered to inquire and resolve any matter it considers appropriate to carry out its responsibilities.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 75 (GASB 75) is an accounting and financial reporting provision that requires government agencies to measure and quantify the liabilities associated with Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and report these liabilities on the entities’ financial statements. OPEB expenditures and liabilities include post-retirement health and welfare benefits (medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision) that are not associated with typical pension plans.
GASB 75 was enacted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board in 2004 because of concern surrounding the undocumented magnitude of government employer obligations for post-employment benefits negotiated within employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
The requirements under GASB 75 are as follows:
- Provide within the District’s financial statements a description of OPEB benefits provided, eligibility requirements, and the number of employees and retirees covered within the plan;
- Provide an Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) as determined by a licensed actuarial firm based upon the benefits provided. An actuarial study is required no less than once every two years; and
- Report as an expense the annual liability incurred and, in addition, the cumulative unfunded liability of the actuarial accrued liability on the District’s balance sheet.
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board was established on April 13, 2011. It is charged with the discretion, responsibility and authority to oversee the management of the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust (“Trust”). Peralta Community College District’s objectives in establishing a Trust for the pre-funding of its OPEB liabilities is to comply with the requirements of GASB 75 and to create a retirement system that complies with the California Constitution and Government Code provisions. Specifically, the Retirement Board determines the investment policy and strategy for the Trust and is empowered to inquire and resolve any matter it considers appropriate to carry out its responsibilities.
There are five members of the Retirement Board who are appointed by Peralta’s Board of Trustees based solely on their title and/or classification. In addition, there are six advisory members. Three of the six advisory members are comprised of current retirees representing the entire retirement community. The remaining three advisory members are comprised of representatives from each of the three bargaining units within the Peralta Community College District. At present, the bargaining units include Local 39, Local 1021, and Peralta Federation of Teachers.
The Retirement Board meets quarterly on the Thursday following the first Board of Trustees’ meeting of the month. Meetings will be held at the District Administrative Center Board Room located at 333 East 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606.
Board of Trustee Members
| Names | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Withrow | Board Member – Chair |
| Dr. William “Bill” Riley | Board Member |
| Meredith Brown, Esquire | Board Member |
| Dr. Nathaniel Jones III | Board Member |
| Dr. Ronald McKinley | Board Member |
| Adil Ahmed | Alternate Board Member |
Advisory Members
| Names | Role |
|---|---|
| Timothy Hackett | PFT Representative |
| Vacant (Accepting Membership) | Local 1021 Representative |
| Vacant (Accepting Membership) | Local 39 Representative |
| Jerry Herman | PRO Representative |
| Michael Mills | PRO Representative |
| Michael Wirth | PRO Representative |
Upcoming Meetings:
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING June 29, 2023
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING May 25, 2023
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING April 27, 2023
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING March 30, 2023
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING February 23, 2023
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING December 15, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING November 16, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING September 29, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING July 28, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING May 26, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING March 24, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING January 27, 2022
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING December 2, 2021
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING November 18, 2021
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING September 30, 2021
RETIREMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING August 26, 2021 Time 10:30 AM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING January 30, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Closed Session; Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Open Session
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING January 24, 2019 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING February 28, 2019 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING March 28, 2019 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING April 25, 2019 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING November 29, 2018 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING September 20, 2018 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING and June 28, 2018 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
June 14th, 2018 canceled and the new date is June 28th, 2018
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