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

1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Accept comments from the public.
3. Routine items for December 11, 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.
   5. Accept Asset Allocation report.

Closed Session

4. The Board will go into closed session under Gov. Code Section 54957 to consider recommendation from the Hearing Officer regarding the disability application of Charlene Barnes.
5. The Board will continue in closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (four cases):
   1. Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association, et al., v. CCCERA, et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court, Case No. N12-1870.

Open Session

6. Consider and take possible action on staff recommendation for change in structure of Special Board meetings.
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7. Consider and take action on 2014 Administrative Budget.
8. Consider authorizing the attendance of Board and/or staff:
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   1. Forum 2014, Commonfund, March 8 – 11, 2014, Hollywood, FL.
   2. Annual Conference, Pension Bridge, April 22-23, 2014, San Francisco, CA (note conflict with Board meeting).
   3. Portfolio Concepts and Management, Wharton, May 5 – 8, 2014, Philadelphia, PA (note conflict with Board meeting).
   4. 2014 Winter Seminar, NAPPA, February 19 – 21, 2014, Washington, DC.
9. Miscellaneous
   1. Staff Report
   2. Outside Professionals’ Report
   3. Trustees’ comments