Best Practices Guide to Plan Governance

Defined contribution plans are an important component to your employees’ long-term financial future. As noted earlier, these plans are governed by specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) and it is important for the plans to be both properly designed and administered in compliance with the Code, sound fiduciary principals, and other applicable requirements. This section addresses steps plan sponsors can take to ensure their plans operate smoothly and effectively.

Plan Governance Section Links

Use the links below to navigate to any section of the Best Practices Guide to Plan Governance. You are required to log in to your NAGDCA account to view the sections listed below:

INTRODUCTION
OVERSIGHT OPTIONS
FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY
PLAN DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

BYLAWS
• POLICY MANUALS
INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT