Purpose: 
The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Fund provides a cost-effective means for small volunteer departments to belong to a professionally managed fund for the benefit of their local volunteer fire and EMS personnel. This local board disseminates information to all members on benefits, rules and regulations and policies of the system

Duties: 
Must annually elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. All claims for pension benefits must be filed with the board. Board holds a hearing to decide benefits claims. All benefit applications must be signed by two (2) officers of the board and the date of the board meeting indicated on the form. The board must keep minutes of all meetings. The board shall monitor the timely submission of required contributions to the Fire Fighters’ Pension Commissioner. Adhere to other requirements expressed by the Office of the Fire Fighters’ Pension Commissioner.

Time Commitments: 
The Pension Board must hold at least four (4) meetings a year. Members are encouraged to meet quarterly to review and approve the membership reconciliation report. This will enable all of the board members to keep up pension roster changes and charges.

Members: 
This Board is comprised of six (6) positions. One trustee is selected by the City Council. Three (3) trustees, who are active members of the Volunteer Fire Department, are selected by the membership of the Fire Department. Two (2) citizen trustees are chosen by the other board members. Term: Two (2) years. Three (3) members are staggered terms.

Meetings: 
All meetings of the Pension Board are subject to the Texas Open Meetings Law. Meetings must be posted for at least 72 hours and a quorum must be present.