The Stanislaus County Employees\' Retirement Association (StanCERA) is a public employees retirement system operating under the California State Government Code, County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, Section 31450 et seq. The Association administers the retirement benefits for employees of Stanislaus County, City of Ceres, Superior Court, and 5 special districts located in Stanislaus County.

Our Mission:
StanCERA secures and manages investment funds to provide benefits to its members.

Our Vision:
Ensuring tomorrow's benefits through prudent managment.

Our Objectives:

1.   Review of Actuarial Assumption Rate of Return

2.   Sustainability of a Defined Benefit Plan's Cost & Benefit vs. a Defined Contribution Plan

3.   Seeking Positive Partnerships - Improve Communication with the County Chief Executive Office, Board of Supervisors, and Public

4.   Alternative Investments with Emphasis on Real Estate and Specifically Financing County Buildings

5.   Review for Potential Changes - Retiree Health Insurance Funding & Delivery Mechanisms