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.
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
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
2025 Meeting Dates
Meetings for 2025 are held on the following dates:
February 6
June 5
September 11
November 13
All meetings will be held in the County Council Meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Government Center Building at 3 PM unless otherwise announced.
Previous Agendas & Meeting Minutes
2025
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| February 6 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 5 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 13 | Agenda | Minutes |
2024
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 12 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 21 | Agenda | Minutes |
2023
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| February 2 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 1 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 14 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 30 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 27 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 28 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 30 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20 | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
| March 10 | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
| June 23 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| September 22 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| November 17 | Agenda | Minutes |
2020
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| February 25 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| June 17 | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
| September 22 | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
| November 18 | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
2019
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 27 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 26 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 25 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 13 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 12 | Minutes |
2018
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 24 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 23 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 26 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 28 | Agenda | Minutes |
