Member FAQs
Frequently asked questions for all members - civilian and police.
Board Policies
The Board of Trustees of the Kansas City Police Employees Retirement System (KCPERS) is committed to safeguarding the financial security and future well-being of our members. The policies established by the Board serve as a foundation for the system’s governance, ensuring that KCPERS remains sustainable, transparent, and responsive to the needs of our members.
Our policies guide the administration of retirement benefits, investment decisions, and overall system management, reflecting the Board’s dedication to fiduciary responsibility and accountability. By setting clear policies, the Board creates a framework for consistent and equitable decision-making that upholds the integrity of the retirement system and establishes precedents that impact the future of KCPERS and its members.
With a focus on long-term sustainability and security, the Board’s decisions ensure that KCPERS continues to provide the financial support that members have earned while adapting to evolving circumstances and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders.
Retirement Board Policies
- After-tax Employee Contributions
- Board and Staff Education
- Code of Conduct and Gifts
- Deferred Benefits
- Deferred Vested Members Re-entering Active Service
- Definition of Actuarially Sound
- Direct Deposit of Benefit Payments
- Election of Board Officers
- Final Payment of Monthly Benefits
- Investment Policy
- Member Change of Address
- Military Leave of Absence
- Pension Estimates and Calculations
- Portfolio Rebalancing
- Public Records and Open Meetings
- Purchase of Creditable Service
- Refund of Members Contributions
- Rules and Regulations for Conduct of Elections
- Selection of Medical Board Members
- Workers' Compensation Offset
- Cost of Living Adjustments
Cost of Living Adjustment:
The Retirement Board granted a 2.5% COLA