Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii

The committee reviewed the activities and timeline of the Human Resources Committee and discussed the compensation plan for exempt positions including the Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, and Investment Officers. Furthermore, the committee held executive sessions to evaluate and consider compensation recommendations for these specific exempt leadership roles.

The board meeting agenda focused on administrative and operational reports, including staff updates, Information Systems project statuses, and a transition plan for the V3locity pension administration system. Key discussion topics included human resources committee timelines, legislative bill monitoring for the 2026 session, and acknowledgments of service for former trustees and the Chief Investment Officer. Additionally, the board held several executive sessions to consult on cybersecurity updates, litigation, and executive compensation plans.

The Legislative Committee discussed several legislative bills impacting the Employees' Retirement System, including proposals related to employer contribution rates, civil service exemptions for executive personnel, the employment of retirants, and amendments to mandatory retirement ages for state justices and judges. The meeting also addressed potential legislative proposals for the System's investments, administration, and operations, and included a review of legislative session updates.

The meeting included a review of the activities and timeline of the committee. Discussions focused on the compensation plan for exempt positions, specifically covering the methodology for salary adjustments for the executive director and various investment officer roles. The committee also evaluated the current compensation framework, discussed plans for updating the compensation study, and held an executive session regarding confidential administrative matters.

The committee reviewed and discussed the activities and timeline for the upcoming year and addressed compensation plan strategies.