Self-governance within pension schemes is a key element of pension provision for the liberal professions, based on voluntary commitment. Doctors and vets put their knowledge, time and motivation at the service of the community, play an active role in shaping important decisions and help ensure that the SÄV’s pension mandate is fulfilled reliably and responsibly. At the same time, they bring different perspectives to the table, which enrich our organisation and enable further development. Their commitment builds trust, strengthens communication with our members and forms the foundation for a vibrant and committed self-governance.
The voluntary bodies of the Sächsische Ärzteversorgung are supported by a full-time administration. Highly qualified staff handle day-to-day operations, ensure efficient organisational processes and are responsible for asset management. In doing so, they always act in accordance with the guidelines of the Administrative Committee and within the framework of the applicable Articles of Association, legal requirements and internal guidelines.
The Extended Chamber Assembly
The Extended Chamber Assembly comprises 113 elected representatives: 103 members of the State Medical Association and 10 members of the State Veterinary Association. Once a year in June, all elected representatives come together for an in-person meeting to discuss current issues, make decisions and help determine the strategic direction of the pension fund. The Extended Chamber Assembly thus forms the central forum at the heart of self-governance. Here, the professional bodies discuss their pension provision and take essential decisions in the interests of the solidarity-based community.
- Adopting resolutions on the Articles of Association and amendments thereto
- Election and removal of medical and veterinary members of the Supervisory Committee and the Administrative Committee
- Resolutions regarding the appointment of expert members of the Administrative Committee
- Resolutions regarding the appointment of the management
- Receipt and approval of the annual accounts
- Discharge of the Supervisory Committee and the Administrative Committee
- Resolutions on changes to contributions and pension benefits, on the annual determination of the pension assessment basis, and on the adjustment of current pension benefits
- Resolutions on the dissolution of the Saxon Medical Pension Fund and the measures required for this
- Resolutions on the expense allowances for members of the Supervisory and Administrative Committees
The Supervisory Board
Seven members of the State Medical Association and two members of the State Veterinary Association are elected to the SÄV Supervisory Committee. Terms of office last five years, and the committee meets four times a year, either online or in person.
Representatives of the supervisory authorities are invited to the meetings of the Supervisory Committee. Insurance supervision for the Sächsische Ärzteversorgung is the responsibility of the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection. The Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion is responsible for legal supervision.
The Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee is the executive body of the SÄV. It consists of the President of the State Medical Association, or a Vice-President in the event of the President’s absence, four other members of the State Medical Association, one member of the State Veterinary Association, and three expert members. Committee members are elected for a term of five years. The Administrative Committee meets eight times a year, either online or in person. In addition, members of the Administrative Committee serve on the SÄV’s investment committees.
Members – 8th Legislative Term, 2025–2030: (from left to right): President of the Saxon State Medical Association Erik Bodendieck, Dr. iur. Jochim Thietz-Bartram, Dr. med. Andreas Teubner, Dr. med. Kristin Korb, Dipl.-Math. Mark Walddörfer, Ulrich Laugwitz, Dr. med. Andreas Bartusch, Dr. med. Steffen Liebscher, President of the Saxon State Veterinary Medical Association Dr. med. vet. Uwe Hörügel
- Conducting day-to-day business
- Implementing the decisions of the EKV and the Supervisory Committee
- Preparing the actuarial business plan and the financial plan
- Deciding on the allocation to and utilisation of the security reserve
- Preparing the annual financial statements and the management report
- Deciding on the appointment and dismissal of staff
Association Work
The SÄV is a member of the Association of Professional Pension Schemes (ABV). This is the umbrella organisation for the statutory pension schemes under public law for members of the regulated liberal professions. In this capacity, ABV e.V. provides a platform for the exchange of information and experience between the pension schemes. It also represents their interests vis-à-vis politicians and other pension providers. In order to coordinate the specific interests of the professions, the SÄV is a member of the Standing Conference on ‘Medical Pension Schemes and Welfare’ of the German Medical Association and the ‘Standing Conference of Pension Schemes for Veterinarians’.