Elections will soon take place to fill three Retirement Board seats, with current member terms expiring at the end of this year. Nominations will be held for one Miscellaneous Representative, one Retiree Representative, and one Alternate Retiree Representative.

“Miscellaneous” members work in non-Safety positions.

The first day to obtain and file nomination papers and the Candidate’s Statement Form is Monday, July 21, 2025.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) office, 7000 65th Street, Suite A, Sacramento, California. Candidates may also download nomination papers from the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

Candidates are required to file nomination papers in person or via email at voters campaignservices@saccounty.gov. Nomination papers consist of the Nomination Petition, Declaration of Candidate, Affidavit of Circulator, and Affidavit of Nominee. Nomination papers and the Candidate’s Statement must be completed and filed together at the VRE office on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.

The SCERS Board is responsible for administering SCERS’ pension plan in accordance with governing law, managing risk, and protecting both plan assets and the interests of the plan beneficiaries. The Board is comprised of 4 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, 2 active employees in the Miscellaneous retirement category elected by members, 1 active employee in the Safety retirement category elected by members (and 1 Safety alternate), 1 retired member (and 1 alternate retiree), and the county Finance Director (ex-officio).

Elected members of the SCERS Board do not receive compensation for serving on the board.  Appointed members receive a $100 per diem.

For more information, contact VRE at (916) 875-6155.