Bill > S2078

This bill proposes amendments to the rules and regulations governing retirement board elections in Massachusetts, overseen by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). The changes aim to standardize and clarify procedures for electing members to local retirement boards, ensuring fair and transparent processes. Key provisions include detailed requirements for notifying members about elections at least 90 days in advance, specifying how nominations are made and verified, and outlining the process for creating and distributing official ballots. The bill also addresses how elections are conducted, whether by mail or in person at polling places, and establishes rules for absentee ballots for specific circumstances. Furthermore, it details the procedures for tabulating votes, announcing results, and preserving ballots for a period of 60 days after the election. The regulations also clarify who is eligible to vote and serve on a board, defining terms like "member in service" and "retiree," and set a maximum term of three years for elected board members, with provisions for filling vacancies.