Member participation
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees are one of the most valuable ways MPR members participate in shaping the pool. Each committee is made up of member employees who bring their expertise and on-the-ground experience to help guide MPR's programs, policies, and services. Committees meet regularly throughout the year and make recommendations directly to the MPR Board of Directors.
BAC
Benefits Advisory Committee
This committee meets to review underwriting criteria, benefit plan design, and services provided through partners and vendors. The BAC annually develops and delivers recommendations to the MPR Board of Directors concerning health, dental, and vision plans. Open to any health benefits contact, including the individual most involved in HR functions at their entity, as well as the member representative.
FAC
Finance Advisory Committee
This committee acts as the initial reviewer of all finance-related matters for MPR. The committee is comprised of finance directors and associated personnel from the member base. Primary functions include:
Timely analysis of financial statements, actuarial results, and reporting
Regulatory compliance, analysis, and examination
Key performance indicators and net assets target ratios
Other projects as assigned by the Board of Directors
LELAC
Law Enforcement Liability Advisory Committee
This committee represents the 50+ law enforcement agencies in MPR's membership, with each department eligible to send one representative. Primary functions include:
Review law enforcement loss data, claims history, and emerging trends
Review and provide input on existing law enforcement training and policy programming
Share timely legislative, legal, and other updates with member agencies
Sponsor and host training sessions at MPR Campus and member agency sites
Make coverage, policy, and resource management recommendations to the Board
RPAC
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
This committee meets to review best management practices to reduce losses and risk in the parks environment. Discussions cover a wide range of issues including mower equipment, disease management, pesticide use, lifeguard best practices, and more. Open to any parks department employee, as well as the member representative.
PLAC
Public Works Liability Advisory Committee
This committee represents the 50+ public works agencies in MPR's membership, with each department eligible to send one representative. Primary functions include:
Review loss data applicable to public works, claims history, and provide input on potential training topics, programs, and services
Share legislative, legal, and other trends of interest with member agencies
Review and approve Risk Prevention Advisories and other documents promoting best practices
Make recommendations to the MPR Board of Directors as deemed necessary