The Board of Trustees oversees and administers the pensions of the Police Officers and Firefighters for the City of Gainesville. The Board composed of five (5) members; two (2) year terms). Two (2) members appointed by the City Commission; one (1) Police Office and one (1) Firefighter elected by eligible members of the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan; and a (1) fifth member chosen by a majority of the previous four members and such person shall be appointed by the legislative body of the municipality. (Reference F.S. Chapters 175 and 185 and Ordinances 3342 (06/01/87) and 3439 (06/20/88). CITY RESIDENCY REQUIRED for the Two (2) Members appointed by the City Commission.

William Johnston