BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSION COMMISSIONERS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Sergeant Robert von Voigt was elected as the Active Police Member of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners in a special election conducted on September 9, 2008.  This election was held to fill the vacancy of Sgt. Don Keith who retired on November 30, 2008.  Commissioner von Voigt will serve the unexpired term of 18 months from December 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. 

Ms. Maria Contreras-Sweet was appointed to the Board by the Mayor to replace Mr. Louis F. Moret.  Her term will expire on June 30, 2013.

The Board normally meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 9:00 a.m.  Most meetings, including special and committee meetings, are from one to four hours in duration.  Following is a list of the current members of the Board:

Name Appointed/Elected Term Expires
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE PENSION COMMISSIONERS
Sean Harrigan, President Appointed by the Mayor 6/30/2010
Mike Carter, Vice President Elected by Active Fire Members 6/30/2012
George V. Aliano Elected by Retired Police Members 6/30/2009
Elliott Broidy Appointed by the Mayor 6/30/2011
Maria Contreras-Sweet Appointed by the Mayor 6/30/2013
Sam Diannitto Elected by Retired Fire Members 6/30/2012
Steve Juarez Appointed by the Mayor 6/30/2012
Patricia A. Means Appointed by the Mayor 6/30/2009
Robert von Voigt Elected by Active Police Members 6/30/2010

The Board has sole and exclusive fiduciary responsibility to administer the Fire and Police Pension System and its assets.  Further, it has the authority to adopt investment policies for the fund assets; and has the duty to establish actuarial assumptions and adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer the System.  The Board exercises the prudent person standard in the discharge of its duties. 

If you have questions concerning the election results, please call our Administrative Services Division at (213) 978-4456.