Board of Retirement
Overview
The Board of Retirement is comprised of eleven members; two elected by the active general membership, one regular and one alternate elected by the active safety membership, one regular and one alternate elected by the retired membership, four appointed by the County of Merced Board of Supervisors, and the County of Merced Treasurer, who serves as an ex-officio member. With the exception of the County Treasurer, Board members serve three-year terms, with no term limits.
The MCERA Board of Retirement is responsible for the general management of the retirement system, including making benefit determinations and managing the investment of the system's assets. The day-to-day management of MCERA is vested in the Plan Administrator appointed by the Board.
Meeting
Board of Retirement meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, and meetings begin at 8:15 a.m. The first meeting of the month is primarily for administrative matters, while the second meeting is for investment related matters.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Board of Retirement Members
Ryan Paskin, Chair
Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Board Seat 6
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Karen Adams
Board Seat 1
County Treasurer
Ex-officio Member
Janey Cabral
Term Expires: 12/31/2020
Board Seat 3
Elected by Miscellaneous Members
David Ness
Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Board Seat 4
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Scott Silveira
Term Expires: 12/31/2021
Board Seat 5
Appointed by and Member of the Board of Supervisors
Jason Goins
Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Board Seat 7
Elected by Safety Members
Michael Rhodes
Term Expires: 12/31/2020
Board Seat 8
Elected by Retired Members
Alfonse Peterson, Secretary
Term Expires: 12/31/2021
Board Seat 9
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Kalisa Rochester
Alternate Term Expires: 12/31/2022
Board Seat 7 Alternate
Elected by Safety Members
R. Scott Johnston, Vice Chair
Retiree Alternate
Term Expires: 12/31/2020
Board Seat 8 Alternate
Elected by Retired Members
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