Please navigate to your plan below to find the meeting dates and agendas for 2019. Once agendas are received, they are linked to the meeting date associated.
Held every third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
*Indicates Change Due to Holiday or Conflict of Original Schedule
Nine Member Board: 6 Elected, 2 Gubernatorial Appointments, 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Brown | 7/1/18 – 6/30/21 | State Representative |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
| William O'Brien** | 7/1/17-6/30/20 | State Representative |
| Jeff S. Ignatowitz | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Tracy Smith | 7/1/17 – 6/30/20 | County Representative |
| Thomas Bruno*(l) | 7/1/16-6/30/19 | State Representative |
| Benjamin “Max” Hurst | 7/1/16-6/30/19 | Municipal |
| William Tedder | N/A | Asst. Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Ronald Winthers | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
| Robert Kelly | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
| Brian Currie | 7/1/17-6/30/20 | Municipal Representative |
| Vacancy | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
(a) Actuarial Selection Committee Representative
The status of the election process to fill one State representative position and one Municipal representative position on the Board of Trustees of the Public Employees’ Retirement System for terms commencing on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2022 is as follows:
Municipal Representative
A total of seven candidates expressed interest in the PERS-Municipal representative position. However, as of the closing date of January 4, 2019, no candidate received the number of nominations (300) required to qualify for the election. Rather than allow the seat to remain vacant, the nomination period has been extended until Monday, June 24, 2019, in order to allow the seven PERS-Municipal candidates additional time to secure the requisite number of nominations.
Active Municipal employees who has not already done so, are urged to nominate a candidate for the PERS-Municipal representative position. The process to nominate a candidate is very easy and only takes a few minutes. ONLY ACTIVE PERS-MUNICIPAL MEMBERS MAY NOMINATE A CANDIDATE FOR THE PERS-MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE POSITION.
Nominations must be filed online or arrive in the Board Office on or before 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019. If more than one candidate receives 300 or more nominations, an election will be required.
State Representative
Only one candidate received the number of nominations (500) required for the election; therefore that candidate will be elected without balloting. Subsequent to the Board of Trustees’ certification of the results, the candidate will be announced.
Present Members – Term
State Representatives: Thomas Bruno – 2019; Carey Brown – 2021; William O’Brien – 2020; County Representative: Tracy Smith – 2020; Municipal Representatives: Brian Currie – 2020; Benjamin “Max” Hurst – 2019; Gubernatorial Appointments: Ronald Winthers, One Vacant; State Treasurer’s Representative: Susanne Culliton, Ex-Officio Member
The general responsibility for the operation of the PERS is vested in the Board of Trustees under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 43:15A-17. The Board meets monthly at the Division of Pensions and Benefits in Trenton. The statute provides that no employee shall suffer loss of salary or wages because of serving on the Board.
PERS Board Responsibilities
January 16, 2019
February 26, 2019
March 20, 2019
April 17, 2019
May 15, 2019
June 20, 2019
Held every first Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
*Indicates Change Due to Holiday or Conflict of Original Schedule
Seven Member Board: 3 Teachers; 2 Governor Appointments; 1 Elected by the Board; 1 Treasurer's Representative
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Savicky** | 12/31/19 | Retired Teacher |
| Howard Lipoff* | 12/31/20 | Teacher |
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
| Edward Yarusinsky (l) | 12/31/21 | Retired Teacher |
| Edward G. McCarthy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
| Sarah M. Favinger | 8/31/21 | Elected by the Board |
| Deputy Attorney General | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
| Angelina Scales | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Sharon Barnes | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
N.J.A.C. 17:3-1.4, sets forth the procedure for the election of a member-trustee.
ELECTION RESULTS
Edward Yarusinsky from Warren County representing Group B, began his three year term on January 1, 2019.
TRUSTEE POSITION
Irene Savicky, Group C, was the only candidate to register with the TPAF Board Secretary by the filing deadline, March 1, 2019. Therefore, Ms. Savicky is deemed elected without ballot to represent Group C, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2020. Group C consists of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, Salem. As only one candidate registered for the trustee position for Group C, there will be no need to conduct a vote for this position.
DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
On April 1, 2019, the respective County Superintendent’s Office received information for the selection of this year’s delegates and alternates. Please remember to register with your respective county for the 2020 election of a member-trustee. Eligibility is determined by where you worked — not your residence; therefore, the county contact will be based on the county where you are currently employed or your school district at the time you retired. If you are interested to being a delegate/alternate for the 2020 election of a member-trustee, contact your respective County Superintendent’s Office. The names of the selected delegates and alternates must be electronically submitted to the Division no later than Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
The selection of delegates and alternates is an important part of the process. Per N.J.A.C. 17:3-1.4, the County Superintendent is required to continue the process of annually providing the names of eligible delegates and alternates to the Board office in the event that unforeseen circumstances make it necessary to conduct a vote for a trustee position.
We encourage you to periodically visit the Division of Pensions and Benefits Web site, through the link, www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/board-meetings.shtml for information regarding future elections.
Contact information for each of the 21 counties is provided below.
Please note that the county contacts CANNOT respond to any questions related to pension and health benefits.
Other Relevant information and Links
Applicable Statute and Regulation: N.J.S.A 18A:66-56 and N.J.A.C 17:3-1.4.
Contact information for each of the 21 counties is provided below.
Please note that the county contacts CANNOT respond to any questions related to pension and health benefits.
February 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
April 4, 2019
June 6, 2019
July 11, 2019
Held every Second Monday 10:00 a.m.
*Indicates Change Due to Holiday or Conflict of Original Schedule
P.L. 2018, c. 55 (Chapter 55), established a new Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) Board of Trustees, effective February 1, 2019.
*Indicates Change Due to Holiday or Conflict of Original Schedule
P.L. 2018, c. 55 (Chapter 55), established a new Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) Board of Trustees, effective February 1, 2019.
Three (3) active Police Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, and one (1) appointed by the President of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police. Three (3) active Fire Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, and one (1) appointed by the President of the Professional Firefighter’s Association of New Jersey. One (1) retiree elected from the retirees of the system. Five (5) Trustees appointed by the Governor.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ed Donnelly* | NJFMBA Appointment |
| James Kompany** | PBA Appointment |
| Timothy Colacci | PFANJ Appointment |
| Marc Morgan | FOP Appointment |
| Raymond Heck | Police Representative (Elected) |
| Matthew Lubin | Fire Representative (Elected) |
| Bruce Polkowitz | Retiree Representative (Elected) |
| Edward T. Oatman | Governor's Appointment |
| Nicola Trasente | Governor's Appointment |
| John C. Glidden, Jr. | Governor's Appointment |
| Susan Jacobucci | Governor's Appointment |
| John Megariotis | Governor's Appointment |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
P.L. 2018, c. 55 (Chapter 55), established a new Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) Board of Trustees which will replace the current PFRS Board of Trustees, effective February 1, 2019. The Board of Trustees has the general responsibility for the operation of the PFRS under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 43:16A-13. The Board meets monthly.
NEW BOARD
Three (3) active Police Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, and one (1) appointed by the President of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police. Three (3) active Fire Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, and one (1) appointed by the President of the Professional Firefighter’s Association of New Jersey. One (1) retiree elected from the retirees of the system. Five (5) Trustees appointed by the Governor.
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 55 provides for three elected positions. One (1) Fire Representative elected by the active fire members of the system; One (1) Police Representative elected by the active police members of the system; and one (1) Retired Representative elected from the retirees of the system.
The process to fill these positions has begun since the terms of these 3 positions begins on February 1, 2019. However, due to the requirements of Chapter 55, this election is being held on a condensed timeline.
ELECTION INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE REPRESENTATIVES
Police Representative - The term will begin on February 1, 2019 and end on January 31, 2021.
Nominations closed on October 22, 2018 for the police representative on the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) Board of Trustees, C. 55. Only one candidate, Ray Heck, obtained the requisite number of police member nominations. Therefore, there was no need to hold an election for this position. The term for this position begins on February 1, 2019.
Fire Representative - The term will begin on February 1, 2019 and will end on January 31, 2023.
Nominations closed on October 22, 2018 for the fire representative on the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) Board of Trustees, C. 55. As more than one candidate obtained the requisite number of nominations it was necessary to conduct an election. The voting period closed on Friday, December 14, 2018. The results will be presented by the vendor, Election-America, on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Division of Pensions and Benefits.
ELECTION INFORMATION FOR A RETIRED REPRESENTATIVE
Retired Representative - The term will begin on February 1, 2019 and will end on January 31, 2023.
Nominations closed on October 26, 2018 for the retired representative on the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) Board of Trustees, C. 55. As more than one candidate obtained the requisite number of nominations it was necessary to conduct an election. Ballots were mailed by the vendor on or about December 5, 2018. If any PFRS retiree has not received a ballot, they should immediately contact 1-866-384-9978 and leave a message which includes their name, PFRS retired number, current address and a contact number. Also, a PFRS retiree can email the aforementioned information to the vendor, Election-America at Help+NJPFRS@election-america.com
The voting period closes on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
The results will be presented by the vendor, Election-America, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Division of Pensions and Benefits.
January 14, 2019
January 29, 2019
April 8, 2019
June 10, 2019
July 9, 2019
Held every Fourth Tuesday Every Other Month 10:00 a.m.
*Indicates Change Due to Holiday or Conflict of Original Schedule
Five Member Board: 2 members appointed by Superintendent of State Police; 2 Governor's Appointments (Vacant); 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Appointment Date | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor's Appointment |
| Wayne Korte* | 11/28/17 | State Police Appointment |
| Robert Garrison | N/A | (DAG - Legal Advisor) |
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor's Appointment |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Appointment |
| Sharon Barnes | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Sherri Schuster** | 2/9/18 | State Police Appointment |
| MaryEllen Rathbun | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
The State Police member representatives to the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.
Held Quarterly
These meetings are run by the State House Commission and take place at the State House. Visit www.nj.gov/treasury/statehouse-commission for more information.
Second Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at the Division of Pensions & Benefits, 50 West State Street, Trenton, NJ.
*Rate Renewal Meetings
**At Thomas Edison State University, Prudence Hall, Trenton, NJ
Susanne Culliton, Chairperson, representing State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio
Gale Simon, representing Acting Commissioner Marlene Caride of the Dept. of Banking and Insurance
Deirdre Webster Cobb, Civil Service Commission
Dudley Burdge, AFL-CIO representative for Local Government Employees
Debra Davis, AFL-CIO representative for State Government Employees
Every other month, 10:00 AM
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at the Division of Pensions & Benefits, 50 West State Street, Trenton, NJ.
*Rate Renewal Meetings
**At Thomas Edison State University, Prudence Hall, Trenton, NJ
Sonia Rivera-Perez, Chairperson, representing State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio
Thomas Gallagher, representing Acting Commissioner Marlene Caride of the Dept. of Banking and Insurance
Kevin Kelleher, NJEA
Dan Goldman, NJEA
Julie Giordano Plotkin, Associate Director, NJEA
Cynthia Jahn, N.J. School Boards Association
Michael Maillaro, Commissioner, AFL-CIO representative
VACANT, Governor's Appointee
VACANT, Chairperson
The following meeting dates have been scheduled at 10:00 AM in the 1st floor board room at the Division of Pensions and Benefits, 50 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625:
Meetings start at 1:00 P.M.
*At Thomas Edison State University
**The March meeting, originally scheduled for March 28, 2019, has been changed to March 19, 2019.
***The April meeting, originally scheduled for April 24, 2019, has been changed to April 16, 2019.
****The May meeting, originally scheduled for May 29, 2019, has been changed to May 10, 2019. The meeting will be held at Thomas Edison State University, Townhouse Room 103 at 1:00 P.M.
Meetings start at 10:00 A.M.
Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Office of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, First Floor Board Room, 50 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Office of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, First Floor Board Room, 50 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the Division of Pensions and Benefits, First Floor Board Room, 50 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey.
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