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Careers at Colorado PERA

Our Commitment to Transparency

PERA On The Issues

Legislation

News

Board and Leadership


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who We Are</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colorado Public Employees&#8217; Retirement Association (PERA)&nbsp;provides retirement and other benefits to the employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. Established by state law in 1931, PERA operates by authority of the Colorado General Assembly and is administered under Title 24, Article 51 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. In accordance with its duty to administer PERA, the Board of Trustees has the authority to adopt and revise Rules in accordance with state statutes.</p>


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									<p><a class="doc_block" href="https://content.copera.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pera-law-2025.pdf" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" src="https://content.copera.org/wp-content/themes/planeteria-plane/img/PDF.svg" class="img_icon" alt="download this document" width="17px"><span>PERA Law</span></a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Members of PERA include employees of the Colorado state government, public school teachers in the state, many university and college employees, judges, many employees of cities and towns, State Troopers, and the employees of many other public entities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PERA is a substitute for Social Security for most of these public employees. Benefits are pre-funded, which means while a member is working, he or she is required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the retirement trust funds. Employers also&nbsp;<a href="/employer-contribution-rates">contribute a percentage of pay</a>&nbsp;to the trust fund.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The trust funds are then invested by PERA under the direction of the Board of Trustees. PERA&#8217;s investment strategy uses actuarially established investment objectives with long-term goals and policies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PERA Mission and Vision Statements</h2>



<h3 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color">Mission</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To provide retirement security for our members while ensuring the sustainability of the fund.</p>



<h3 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color">Vision</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To innovate and build on a tradition of service by being a trusted partner in order to meet the changing needs of our diverse membership.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="anchortest1">Core Values</h3>



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<li><strong>Be good stewards</strong>&nbsp;by emphasizing sustainability in all operations.</li>



<li><strong>Serve member needs</strong>&nbsp;by delivering quality service and performance amid changing environments and expectations.</li>



<li><strong>Build strong relationships and deepen trust among all stakeholders</strong>&nbsp;by exercising good governance, valuing transparency, upholding ethical conduct, enhancing communications, and providing excellent customer service.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Our Commitment to Transparency</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Colorado PERA is committed to conducting business in an open and transparent manner. To further public understanding of our operations and finances, we provide documents and links to information on PERA’s financial statements and investments, Board of Trustees activities and expenditures, legislative oversight, and staff compensation.</p>



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PERACare Insights

Member Report


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PERA publishes several newsletters throughout the year for our active membership,&nbsp;inactive members, PERACare enrollees, retirees, and employers.</p>


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Catch up on the latest PERA news and read other helpful information in this newsletter sent to all members quarterly.

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Retiree Report

Retirees can read the latest PERA news, keep up with changes to their benefit, and more in this newsletter sent twice each year.

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This PERACare newsletter is published three times a year with important plan updates, tips on how to get the most out of your benefits, and more.

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Retiree Update

This annual newsletter features important end-of-the year updates for retirees.

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Inactive Member

Read PERA’s annual newsletter for members no longer working for a PERA employer.