A new structure for a modern Association

In October 2016 we decided that, a year after renaming the Association to reflect the changing world of retirement savings, we should make sure we continue to have the right structure in place to run the PLSA effectively and make policy that works for our members. Since then, members of the PLSA’s Board and executive have been looking at alternative models for governance and proposed a series of changes.

The first of these was to introduce new Articles of Association, which was approved by members at our AGM on 20 October 2017. 

We’re consulting members on two further proposals that we hope to introduce in October 2018:

- Creating a new Policy Board and associated selection process to provide strategic oversight of our policy and advocacy work.

- Changing the composition and appointment process of the Board to give us access to a more diverse range of skills and increase Board stability.

These changes are explained in the consultation document that you can download here.

The consultation asks members 12 questions. We've created this survey as an easy way for you to give us your answers.

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* 1. Do you agree with our analysis of the challenges in the current Council structure?

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* 2. Do you agree with the Board’s preference to create a new Policy Board to take strategic oversight of our policy work on behalf of members?

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* 3. Are there any alternative models you would suggest that could meet this objective?

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* 4. Do you agree with the Policy Board’s proposed purpose?

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* 5. Do you agree that a nomination process, with a Selection Committee, will ensure the Policy Board has the right blend of skills and is representative of the PLSA’s membership?

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* 6. What are your views on the draft Rules for the Policy Board?

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* 7. Do you support the changes to terms of office?

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* 8. Are there particular member types or groups that should have reserved spaces on the Policy Board?

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* 9. Are there particular member types or groups that should have other forums for representation?

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* 10. Do you agree the Board should have more access to skills outside of pensions?

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* 11. Do you support the Board’s aim of reducing dependency on policy-making bodies for members?

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* 12. Do you agree that a majority of non-executive directors should continue to come from the PLSA membership?

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* 13. Now please tell us who you are. 

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