Members of this Committee include representatives from union associations and major companies in a number of industries, including a nominee from the Department of Personel Management. All Committee members are independent of the Trustee and its management. its composition allows the Trustee to have access to valuable counsel from Committee members with a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and experience.

The Membership Committee supports the Board in a number of areas, including:

• Assisting the Trustee in dealing with complaints or inquiries about the operation and management of the Fund;
• Providing an avenue for Committee members to enquire about and provide their views on the Fund's operation and performance;
• Establishing a process for members to set guidelines for benefits from the Fund;
• Advising the Trustee on the membership' communication needs and ensuring that those needs are met.

During 2009 the Membership Committee comprised: