Governance

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The Board

The Board is the pension plan trustee. They are responsible for overseeing the plan’s administration and management of the Civil Service Superannuation Fund, ensuring investments serve all members and beneficiaries.

The Board also… 

  • Ensures the Fund is managed according to governing legislation 
  • Delegates the day-to-day management to the General Manager and staff
  • Provides overall direction and approval of policy items 

Board member selection

The Board includes eight members and one Chair.

  • Employee representatives (4): Selected by the Superannuation and Insurance Liaison Committee.
  • Employer representatives (4): Selected by the Manitoba government.
  • Board Chair: Selected by the Manitoba government based on a joint recommendation from:
    • The Employer Pension and Insurance Advisory Committee
    • The Superannuation and Insurance Liaison Committee

Committees 

Three committees support the work of the Board: 

  • Investment Committee
  • Finance and Audit Committee 
  • Human Resources and Governance Committee 

Vision

A professional, sustainable pension plan designed for the future of our members.

Mission and purpose

To deliver to our plan members their pension entitlements.

We will do this by:

  • Acting collaboratively with each other, with employers, and with the plan sponsor, constantly seeking member-focused outcomes
  • Prudently investing and monitoring plan assets
  • Delivering timely, accurate information to members, allowing them to make educated, informed decisions
  • Fostering a working environment that attracts and retains motivated, talented people

Values

In our relationships, decisions, words, and actions, we are guided by the following values:

  • Staying resolutely member-focused; always seeking the best outcomes for our members
  • Acting with integrity, professionalism, and excellence
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability to our members and other stakeholders
  • Pursuing and rewarding innovation, in the interests of best outcomes
  • Modelling and fostering collaboration and respectful action as the means of pursuing best member outcomes