SamCERA and its Board of Retirement operate under authority
granted by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, also
known as CERL. In addition, SamCERA is governed by the
California Constitution, the California Public Employees’ Pension
Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and the regulations, procedures and
policies adopted by the SamCERA Board of Retirement. The San
Mateo County Board of Supervisors may also adopt resolutions and
ordinances which may affect the benefits of certain groups of
SamCERA members.
