Police Officers' Pension System
602 Sawyer, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77007
Contact: John Lawson
Phone: (713) 869-8734 Fax: (713) 869-8734
Email: Jlawson@hpops.org
Updated as of: 6/23/2010
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
V.T.C.S., Article 6243g-4, Sections 3 through 7.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The general administration, management, and responsibility for the proper and effective operation of the Pension System.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Second Thursday of the month, 602 Sawyer, Suite 300, at 7:30 a.m. Special meetings may be called.
COMPOSITION
TOTAL: 7 members
Position 1: Administrative head of the City or his authorized representative.
Position 2: City Treasurer or person discharging the duties of City Treasurer.
Positions 3 through 5: Three police department employees having membership in the Pension System and elected by the members of such police department and system.
Positions 6 & 7: Two retired police officer members receiving pensions from the Pension System, to be chosen by the elected members of the Pension Board and confirmed by the Board, being neither employees nor officers of the City.
TERM: Three years for elected members; two years for appointed members.
CHAIRPERSON: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary elected by membership annually.
QUORUM: Majority of the board.
COMPENSATION: The board can vote to compensate board members, however, compensation cannot exceed $350 a month.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST