The Local Government
Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Governance) Regulations 2015 requires
that the Council, as administering authority of Cumbria Pension
Fund, establishes a local pension board.
The role of the Board
is to assist the Administering Authority in ensuring the effective
and efficient governance and administration of the Local Government
Pension Scheme including, securing compliance with LGPS
Regulations, other legislation and the requirements of the Pensions
Regulator.