Issue - meetings

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The use of IT by members of the Pension Board to access agenda/minutes and other pension related information was discussed and Kathryn Haigh asked whether it would be possible for the Board to purchase some IT equipment for use by Board members.

It was recognised that the Head of Fund had a small budget to support the work of the Board and it was suggested that this be used to purchase IT equipment to support two members of the Board.

Resolved: That Mr Neville be requested to explore with the Head of Fund the possibility of purchasing IT equipment from the Pensions Board budget for use by two members of the Board together with any associated policies regarding use.