The roles and responsibilities of the member and employer representatives are listed below:

• Representing the best interests of scheme members and employers in order to help the scheme manager in ensuring that the TPS is effectively administered and complies with relevant laws and regulations.
• Representing the TPSPB in contacts with a range of stakeholders including: Employers, Members, Ministers, TPS administrator and other contractors, Department for Education, HM Treasury and the Pensions’ Regulator.
• Acting impartially to represent the best interest of scheme beneficiaries.
• Actively participating in meetings of the TPSPB (approximately four per annum).
• Adequately preparing for meetings and the wider role by ensuring that:
  • All circulated papers are read in a timely manner;
  • Expert advice and clarification is requested promptly; and
  • Own training needs are identified and are met including attending all mandatory courses.
• Ensuring own understanding of roles and responsibilities.
• Acting in accordance with the seven principles of public life and relevant laws and regulations.
• Actively participating in all performance management activities.
• Eliciting views from and sharing feedback with the sector on Board related matters.