Welcome to CMERA!
Since its beginning in 1980, CMERA has served to assist and advocate for the members of the Cincinnati Retirement System (CRS). Over the years, CMERA has helped to secure enhancements to the CRS retirement plan and the benefits retirees received. On the other side of the coin, CMERA has also been there to help preserve the plan for the CRS members. Many friendships have been formed or renewed through CMERA.
The Purpose and Function of CMERA is as follows:
Work toward enhanced quality of life for all retired members of CRS, by:
- advocating for the interests of retirees;
- offering information and education for retirees on their retirement benefits, rights, and other topics of interest;
- monitoring implementation of the 2016 Collaborative Settlement Agreement (CSA);
- partnering with the CRS Board of Trustees, CRS administration, and all other stakeholders to work to assure long-term stability of the CRS.
You can learn more about CMERA’s mission and operations by viewing our Governing Documents. Those documents include our:
- Articles of Incorporation which establish CMERA as a legal entity under the laws of the State of Ohio.
- Constitution which expands upon the Articles of Incorporation to better specify its purpose, membership, meetings, and administration.
- Bylaws which provide common procedures for CMERA’s operation.
CMERA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the IRS. As such, it is exempt from Federal income tax and eligible to accept donations. Members are encouraged, however, to contact their tax advisor to determine if any donation is tax deductible.
If you have not yet signed up for CMERA membership, or if you need to renew your membership, click here to sign up today!