The Winthrop Contributory Retirement Board requests that individuals interested in serving in a voluntary capacity as the Fifth Member of the Winthrop Retirement Board submit a letter of interest and resume, listing qualifications, no later than July 9, 2026. In accordance with M.G.L. c.32, s.20(4)(b), the Fifth Member may not be an employee, a retiree or an official of the Town of Winthrop or one of its governmental units and shall be chosen by the other four Board for a term of 3 years commencing on August 31, 2026.
Winthrop Retirement Board Members perform their duties solely in the interest of its members and beneficiaries in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). The Board meets once a month (typically the last Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM) at the Winthrop Town Hall. Occasionally, additional meetings are required.
The term of office shall run from August 31, 2026-August 30, 2029. Prior to assuming the position, Board members are required to complete, and submit to PERAC, certain online disclosures and forms including (1) Chapter 268A (Conflict of Interest Law)/Chapter 32 (Retirement Law) Compliance Pledge, (2) Annual Eligibility Certification and (3) an Annual Statement of Financial Interest, the first statement being due after appointment.
Board members are required to complete 18 hours of training during their 3 year term in order to meet the statutory education mandate.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume, to be received on or before July 9, 2026, to the Winthrop Retirement Board, 1 Metcalf Square, Room B3, Winthrop, MA 02152 or electronically to bobrien@winthropma.gov. For additional information, please contact Barbara O’Brien, Retirement Coordinator at 617-539-5750. All qualified applicants, as determined by the Winthrop Retirement Board, may be interviewed by the Winthrop Retirement Board.
| Date published: | May 28, 2026 |
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