SHEPP’s governing document, the Trust Agreement, assigns authority to two appointed bodies: The Board of Trustees and the Partner Committees.

There are two Partner Committees providing equal representation to participating employers and Plan members. The Employer Partner Committee is appointed by 3sHealth, and the Union Partner Committee is appointed by the five settlor unions: SEIU-West, CUPE, SUN, HSAS and SGEU.

The Partner Committees are collectively responsible for Plan design. Fundamental changes to the pension benefits must be negotiated and agreed to by the Partner Committees.

SHEPP’s Partner Committee Representatives

The Partner Committees meet collectively, approximately twice per year, to receive Plan updates, other important information and pension education from Administration. They also meet with the Board of Trustees during its Annual Meeting each spring, where they receive an annual report on the Plan’s funding, administration and investments. The Partner Committees may also meet independently.