Who should approve amendments to a fiduciary committee charter?

Last updated October 2, 2026

The charter should identify the person or body authorized to approve amendments — depending on the governing documents, the board, plan sponsor, named fiduciary, appointing officer, or the committee itself. ERISA counsel should review changes affecting authority or fiduciary status, and the approval date and amendment history should be retained.

The charter should identify the person or body authorized to approve amendments. Depending on the governing documents, that may be the board, plan sponsor, named fiduciary, appointing officer, or the committee itself.

ERISA counsel should review changes affecting authority, delegation, or fiduciary status, and the approval date, version, and amendment history should be retained.

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