Five PERA members are elected to serve on the Board for four-year terms. Three of the seats are filled by active (presently working) members of the Association’s three largest defined benefit plans. The fourth seat is specifically designated to be occupied by an active member of the Police & Fire Plan. The fifth seat is designated to be filled by a former member of PERA who is either receiving a retirement annuity or disability benefit.
All five trustees are elected at large by the retirees, benefit recipients, and active members of PERA’s General, Police & Fire Plans, and Correctional Plans. Defined Contribution Plan participants who do not also belong to one of the Association’s defined benefit plans cannot vote.
The next Board of Trustees election is in January 2027.
Open Appointment Process
The Governor appoints five trustees to represent Minnesota cities, counties, school boards, retired annuitants, and the general public. The Trustees appointed to these positions also serve a four-year term.
Open positions are posted on this website with further information on the Secretary of State’s website. Individuals can apply online through the Office of the Secretary of State’s website, sos.state.mn.us, under Boards and Commissions > Open Positions.
Openings for all state councils, boards, task forces, and commissions, along with application forms, and facts and questions (FAQ’s) can be found on the Secretary of State’s website under Boards & Commissions.
