Governance

Pension Review Board Staff on August 31, 2022

Texas Pension Review Board

Minimum Educational Training Program

This course discusses governance concepts and components of effective governance structures for public retirement systems. This includes best practices related to how boards of trustees exercise authority and delegate authority to other parties. The second half of the course provides an overview of relevant laws governing public retirement systems. A roadmap follows:

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Governance Fundamentals

Introduction
Lesson 1 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
 Fundamentals of Pension Governance
Lesson 2 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Board Policies
Lesson 3 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Investment Policy
Lesson 4 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Funding Policy
Lesson 5 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Ethics Policy
Lesson 6 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Professional Services/Contracting
Lesson 7 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Strategic Planning
Lesson 8 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Fiduciary Duty
Lesson 9 of 9 within section Governance Fundamentals. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Board Roles and Responsibilities

Board Composition and Structure
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Board Roles and Responsibilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Board Committees
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Board Roles and Responsibilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Delegation of the Board’s Authority 
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Board Roles and Responsibilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans

Texas Constitution
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Texas Government Code
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Open Meetings Act
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Public Information Act
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Vernon’s Civil Statutes
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Federal Law
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Helpful Links
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Final Quiz
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Laws Governing Texas Public Retirement Plans. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Course Survey