The Retirement Board May Discuss and Take Action on the Following:

1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Accept comments from the public.
3. Approve minutes from the May 29 and June 12, 2013 meetings.
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4. Routine items for August 14, 2013.
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   1. Approve certifications of membership.
   2. Approve service and disability allowances.
   3. Accept disability applications and authorize subpoenas as required.
   4. Approve death benefits.

Closed Session

5. The Board will go into closed session under Gov. Code Section 54957 to consider recommendations from the Medical Advisor and/or staff regarding the disability retirement application of Ollie Watson.
6. The Board will continue in closed session under Gov. Code Section 54957 to consider the recommendation from the Medical Advisor and/or staff regarding the disability retirement application of Robert Laurence.
7. The Board will continue in closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:
   1. Debra M. Carmel v.County of Contra Costa, et al, Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No. C12-02360.

Open Session

8. Report from staff on semi-annual rebalancing.
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9. Consider and take possible action on staff recommendation for a Disability Counsel position.
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10. Update from staff regarding the 2013 CCCERA lawbook.
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11. Consider authorizing the attendance of Board and/or staff:
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    1. Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy Part I, IFEBP, October 19 – 20, 2013, Las Vegas, NV.
    2. Annual Meeting, Conference of Consulting Actuaries, October 20 – 23, 2013, San Antonio, TX.
    3. Annual Conference, Public Pension Financial Forum, October 27 – 30, 2013, Scottsdale, AZ.
    4. Annual Conference, Carpenter Community Bancfund, September 4 – 6, 2013, Pelican Hill, CA.
    5. Annual Partners Meeting, LongWharf Real Estate Partners, November 19 – 20, 2013, Atlanta, GA.
12. Miscellaneous
    1. Staff Report
    2. Outside Professionals’ Report
    3. Trustees’ comments