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 Retiree Members - Incumbent Retiree Board Member Nancy Wolford-Landers is running unopposed for the Retiree Board Member position, and therefore no ballot was mailed to retired members for this position.

Election Notice - An election will be held for the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Retirement Board for a Miscellaneous Member, Retiree Member, and an Alternate Retiree Member. The terms of office for all three Members will begin January 1, 2011 and end December 31, 2013.

Commitment - The SCERS Board is committed to the highest levels of fiduciary and ethical behavior. This includes not only understanding the legal requirements for prudent and reasonable fiduciary decision making but also a commitment to obtain the necessary education on investment and other matters addressed by the Retirement Board. The position will involve attendance at regular monthly meetings, other special meetings as scheduled, as well as attendance at educational programs and public retirement plan conferences.

Nominations and Voting - During the nomination period, interested members may submit forms to establish their candidacy for the Retirement Board. The nomination period is August 9 through August 20, 2010. Nomination papers and candidate’s statement forms may be obtained and filed at Voter Registration and Elections, 7000 65th Street, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95623, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates should plan to pick up and file nomination papers in person. Each candidate is allowed a 200-word statement of qualifications, which will be included in each member’s voting material.

Ballots - Ballots will be mailed to the home addresses of miscellaneous and safety members by September 13, 2010. The election will be held September 20 through October 1, 2010. Ballots may be returned via County inter-office mail, by U.S. mail, or in person at the Voter Registration and Elections Office. It is important that the ballot be signed, or it will not be counted. Signed ballots must be received in the Voter Registration and Elections Office by October 1, 2010 at 5 p.m. Ballots received after this date and time will not be accepted, even if postmarked by October 1, 2010.

Eligibility - In order to be eligible to vote, an employee must be an active miscellaneous member or retired member of SCERS according to System records. Only miscellaneous members may vote for the Miscellaneous Retirement Board member, and only retired members may vote for the Retiree Retirement Board members.

Nomination Period: August 9 - August 20, 2010
Voting Period: September 20 - October 1, 2010
Term of Office: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Notices of Election

   
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