Pension Board
This page provides an overview of the Pension Board’s role in overseeing the DeKalb County Pension Plan and protecting the long-term interests of plan participants.
It includes information about the Board’s structure, responsibilities, and governance, along with details about the Pension Plan it administers. Through responsible oversight and transparent decision-making, the Pension Board supports the continued stability and integrity of the County’s retirement system.
Who Serves on the Board?
The Board has nine members who represent both County leadership and plan participants.
Voting Members
- Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County
- Two members chosen by the Board of Commissioners
- Two members elected by active employees in the plan (4-year terms)
- One member elected by retirees in the plan (4-year term)
- One member appointed by the six members listed above
Non-Voting Members
If you have questions about your benefits, need to update your address, or require any administrative support, please contact the Pension Administration Department at 404-371-2296.
Please do not contact Pension Board members for general administrative issues such as address changes, financial information, etc.
Pension Board Meeting Minutes
DeKalb County Pension Plan
Investments: The goal of the Pension Plan’s investment strategy is to provide long-term stability and growth, ensuring financial security for employees and retirees. The DeKalb County Pension Board carefully oversees all investments to protect the plan’s assets.
To achieve this, investments are managed through three layers of oversight:
1. Custodial Manager (Bank)
- Receives and holds pension contributions
- Safeguards stocks, bonds, and other assets
- Distributes funds to designated Money Managers
2. Money Managers
- Invest contributions to grow the pension fund
- Use diverse investment strategies to balance risk and return
- Work independently so the plan benefits from multiple approaches
3. Performance Manager
- Monitors Money Managers’ results
- Compares performance against market benchmarks
- Ensures strategies remain effective and aligned with plan goals
Investment Results
2023 Market Results
- December 31, 2023 Flash Report
- September 30, 2023 Flash Report
- June 30, 2023 Flash Report
- March 31, 2023 Flash Report
2022 Market Results
- December 31, 2022 Flash Report
- September 30, 2022 Flash Report
- June 30, 2022 Flash Report
- March 31, 2022 Flash Report
2021 Market Results