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Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
For more information call: (202) 219-8921
The Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension
Benefit Plans and its working groups will hold public meetings on Nov.12 and 13
in Conference Room C-5521, Seminar Room 4, at the U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
On Nov. 12, the Working Group Studying the Merits of
Defined Contribution vs. Defined Benefit Plans will meet from 9:30 to noon to
finalize its report and recommendations for the Secretary of Labor,
particularly regarding the formation of defined benefit plans for small
businesses.
From 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, the Working Group Studying
Employer assets in ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
Employer-Sponsored Plans will meet to finish its report on employer assets in
ERISA employer-sponsored plans.
On Nov. 13, the Working Group Studying Soft Dollar
Arrangements and Commission Recapture will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon to
finalize its report and recommendations for the secretary.
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, the full Advisory Council
will hold its 100th public meeting to receive from working group chairs and
vice chairs their final reports and recommendations.
Individuals or organizations wishing to address the
council should submit 20 copies of a written statement before Oct. 30 to Sharon
Morrissey, executive secretary, ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. Department of
Labor, Suite N-5677, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. Oral
presentations are limited to 10 minutes but witnesses may submit an extended
statement for the record.
Members of the public who do not wish to testify may
submit 20 copies of their statement to the above address. Individuals with
disabilities who need special accommodations should also contact the department
by Oct. 30 at the address above.
The Advisory Council is a bipartisan group of 15 members
appointed by the Secretary of Labor to represent a wide range of interests in
the employee benefit area. The council advises and makes recommendations to the
secretary on the administration of ERISA.
Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
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