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Pension Board

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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
September 11
Minutes
November 20
Minutes
March 13
Minutes
July 10
Minutes
June 5
Minutes
January 16
Minutes
November 14
Minutes
July 11
Minutes
September 12
Minutes
March 14
Minutes
May 9
Minutes
January 11
Minutes
November 9
Minutes
January 12
Minutes
July 13
Minutes
May 25
Minutes
March 9
Minutes
September 21
Minutes
November 17
Minutes
October 13
Minutes
August 11
Minutes
March 10
Minutes
May 12
Minutes
January 13
Minutes
January 15
Minutes
March 5
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

2026 Market Results

2025 Market Results

2024 Market Results

 

2023 Market Results

2022 Market Results

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