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Appointed Members of the Board of Retirement

Four members of the Board of Retirement are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. These members must be qualified electors of the County and cannot be connected with County government in any capacity.

Appointed Board members serve for a fixed term of three years. In general, the Board of Supervisors limits their appointees to twelve years of service.

Any vacancies up for appointment (along with applications) will be listed on the San Mateo County Board and Commissions page. 

Elected Members of the Board of Retirement

Six members of the Board of Retirement are elected by the differing active and retiree SamCERA membership groups. The elections for the general, safety, safety alternate, retired, and retired alternate members are held in accordance with the Board’s regulations.

Elected Board members serve for a fixed term of three years. There is no limit in the number of terms an elected member can serve. 

Any current notices for election will be posted here and in accordance with the Board’s regulations.

Announcement

Notice of Election
This June, SamCERA will hold an election for three seats on the Board of Retirement. Read the election notice for important dates and how to file as a candidate.

 

SAN MATEO COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
(SamCERA)

NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO ELECT THREE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT

Notice is hereby given that one GENERAL MEMBER is to be elected to fill the second position, and one SAFETY MEMBER is to be elected to fill the seventh position on SamCERA’s Board of Retirement. An Alternate Safety member will also be elected.