Retirement Board

Attention Delaware County retirees! A change regarding the custodial bank for the Delaware County retirement plan was communicated in a letter sent to retirees in January of 2022. This migration from Wells Fargo to Principal® Custody Solutions took place on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. If you did not receive the letter, or have questions about this change, please read our FAQ.

FAQ: Change to the Custodial Bank for Delaware County Retirement Accounts

The Delaware County Employees' Pension Plan ("The Plan") is a single employer defined pension plan that covers employees of the County. The Plan is managed by the Delaware County Retirement Board which consists of five members - three county council members, the Controller and the County Treasurer.

Retirement Board Duties

Pursuant to the Commonwealth Pension Act of 1971, the Controller is a member and serves as secretary of the Retirement Board.

The Controller shall maintain records of individual retirement fund contributions and interest accrued thereon, prepare financial statement of the fund, and have the responsibility for refund and pension payments to members.

The Controller shall maintain the accounting records for the retirement fund and prepare reports as required by the Board and outside agencies.

Reports

Delaware County Employees' Retirement System Summary Plan Description

Investment Policy Statement

Current Board Members

• Councilwoman and Board Chair – Christine Reuther

• Councilwoman – Elaine Paul Schaefer

• Councilwoman – Dr. Monica Taylor

• Secretary – Joanne Phillips

• Treasurer – James Hackett

• Solicitor – Jonathan Lichtenstein

2024 Meeting Dates

Meetings for 2024 are held on the following dates:

February 1
May 16
September 12
November 21

All meetings will be held in the County Council Meeting room on the 1st floor of the Government Center Building at 3 PM unless otherwise announced.

Previous Agendas & Meeting Minutes

2024

• February 1st - Agenda | Minutes
• May 16th - Agenda | Minutes
• September 12th - Agenda | Minutes
• November 21st - Agenda | Minutes

2023

• February 2nd - Agenda | Minutes
• June 1st - Agenda | Minutes
• September 14th - Agenda | Minutes
• November 30th - Agenda | Minutes

2022

• January 19th - Agenda | Minutes
• March 23rd - Agenda | Minutes
• June 22nd - Agenda | Minutes
• July 27th - Agenda | Minutes
• September 28th - Agenda | Minutes
• November 30th - Agenda | Minutes

2021

• January 20th - Agenda | Minutes | Video
• March 10th - Agenda | Minutes | Video
• June 23 - Agenda | Minutes
• September 22 - Agenda | Minutes
• November 17 - Agenda | Minutes

2020

• January 21st - Agenda | Minutes
• February 25th - Agenda | Minutes
• June 17th - Agenda | Minutes | Video
• September 22nd - Agenda | Minutes | Video
• November 18th - Agenda | Minutes | Video

2019

• January 16th - Agenda | Minutes
• March 27th - Agenda | Minutes
• June 26th - Agenda | Minutes
• September 25th - Agenda | Minutes
• November 13th - Agenda | Minutes
• December 12th - Minutes

2018

• January 24th - Agenda | Minutes
• April 11th - Agenda | Minutes
• May 23rd - Agenda | Minutes
• September 26th - Agenda | Minutes
• November 28th - Agenda | Minutes