When you leave County employment for any reason prior to retirement, you must make a decision about your SDCERA member retirement contributions and interest earned.

Your SDCERA status will change depending on whether you leave as a vested member (five or more years of service credit) or as a non-vested member.*

Click here to be taken to the Deferred Members section of this web site for detailed information and materials on your options following termination from County employment.