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CA Educ Code § 22171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22171.

22171.  (a) “Spouse” means a person who was continuously married to the member for the period beginning at least 12 months prior to the death of the member, unless a child is born to the member and his or her spouse within the 12-month period or unless the spouse is carrying the member’s unborn child.(b) “Spouse” also means a person who was married to the member for less than 12 months, if the member’s death was either accidental, or due to an illness, and the marriage took place prior to the occurrence of the injury or diagnosis of the illness that resulted in death.(1) A member’s death is defined as accidental only if he or she received bodily injuries through violent, external, or accidental means and died as a direct result of the bodily injuries and independent of all other causes.(2) This subdivision does not apply if, at the time of the marriage, the member could not have reasonably been expected to live for 12 months.(c) Except as excluded by Sections 22661 and 23812, a person who is the registered domestic partner of a member, as established pursuant to Section 297 or 299.2 of the Family Code, shall be treated in the same manner as a spouse.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 418, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Educ Code § 22172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22172.

22172.  “Survivor allowance” means the allowance provided for in Section 23804 as it read under the law in effect on June 30, 1972.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 933, Sec. 3. Effective September 28, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22173 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22173.

22173.  “Survivor benefit allowance” means the monthly allowance that a surviving spouse may elect to receive pursuant to Chapter 23 (commencing with Section 23850).(Repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 933, Sec. 3. Effective September 28, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22174 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22174.

22174.  “System” means the State Teachers’ Retirement System.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 933, Sec. 3. Effective September 28, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22175 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22175.

22175.  “System’s headquarters office” means the office building established as the permanent headquarters facility for the system, pursuant to Section 22375. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 558, Sec. 5. (AB 1379) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Educ Code § 22176 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22176.

22176.  “Termination benefit” means a benefit equal in amount to the balance of credits in the member’s Defined Benefit Supplement account that is payable to the member in a lump-sum when the member has terminated all employment to perform creditable service subject to coverage by the plan.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22177 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 22177.

22177.  (a) “Unfunded actuarial obligation,” with respect to the Defined Benefit Program, means that portion of the actuarial present value of benefits that is not provided for by future, normal costs or covered by the actuarial value of assets attributable to the Defined Benefit Program, based on assumptions adopted by the board pursuant to Section 22311.5.(b) “Unfunded actuarial obligation,” with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program, means that portion of the actuarial present value of benefits that is not provided for by future, normal costs or covered by the actuarial value of assets attributable to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program, based on assumptions adopted by the board pursuant to Section 22311.5.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22200.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22200.5.

22200.5.  (a) The board shall conduct the elections of members described in Section 22200 pursuant to regulations adopted by the board.(b) The board shall hold special elections to fill vacancies that occur during the term of the elected members of the board. If, at the time a vacancy occurs, the unexpired term is less than two years, the new member elected to fill the vacancy shall hold office for a period equal to the remainder of the term of the vacated office plus four years.(c) The regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this section and Section 22200 shall not be subject to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(d) The regulations adopted by the board shall provide that the elections be conducted in the most cost-effective manner deemed feasible. The board, where practicable, shall consolidate election mailings with other mailings and shall address any other feasible cost-saving measures.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1049, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Educ Code § 22201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22201.

22201.  (a) The board shall set policy and shall have the sole power and authority to hear and determine all facts pertaining to application for benefits under the plan or any matters pertaining to administration of the plan and the system.(b) The board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter at such times as it may determine. The meetings shall be presided over by the chairperson. In the event of the chairperson’s absence from a meeting the vice chairperson shall act as presiding officer and perform all other duties of the chairperson.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22201.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22201.2.

22201.2.  A quorum of the board shall consist of the majority of the board members. In determining whether or not a quorum is present, vacant positions on the board shall not be considered. The concurrence of the majority of the board members present shall be necessary to the validity of any action taken by the board.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 44. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22201.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22201.3.

22201.3.  The chief executive officer of the system shall act as secretary of the board and shall have charge of all board correspondence and shall keep a record of board proceedings.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22202.

22202.  The board has exclusive control of the administration of the funds. No transfers or disbursements of any amount from the funds shall be made except upon the authorization of the board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000).(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1048, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22203.

22203.  The board has exclusive control of the investment of the Teachers’ Retirement Fund. Except as otherwise restricted by the California Constitution and by law, the board may in its discretion invest the assets of the fund through the purchase, holding, or sale thereof of any investment, financial instrument, or financial transaction when the investment, financial instrument, or financial transaction is prudent in the informed opinion of the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22203.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22203.5.

22203.5.  (a) All investment transaction decisions made during a closed session, pursuant to paragraph (16) of subdivision (c) of Section 11126 of the Government Code, shall be by rollcall vote entered into the minutes of that meeting.(b) The board, within 12 months of the close of an investment transaction or the transfer of system assets for an investment transaction, whichever occurs first, shall disclose and report the investment at a public meeting.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 859, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Educ Code § 22204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22204.

22204.  Each member of the board may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses and others transacting the business of the system.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22205.

22205.  The board has the authority to negotiate, and enter into agreements with other states of the United States on the subject of the transfer of members’ contributions and regular interest between the retirement systems of California and other states.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22206.

22206.  (a) As often as the board determines necessary, it may audit or cause to be audited the records of any public agency.(b) The board may excuse any audit finding provided all of the following conditions are met:(1) The audit finding relates to a period of time prior to July 1, 2002.(2) The audit finding identifies an issue that is not in compliance with the provisions of this part with respect to creditable service or creditable compensation.(3) The noncompliance would not have existed if the service and compensation crediting changes that shall become operative on July 1, 2002, as a result of legislation enacted during the second year of the 1999–2000 Regular Session, had been operative during the period of time investigated in the audit.(4) The audit finding was included in an audit report issued on or after January 1, 2001.(5) Excusing the audit finding will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the retirement fund.(c) The board’s authority pursuant to subdivision (b) shall extend to service and compensation issues identified through activities outside the audit function that address compliance with the provisions of this part.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22207 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22207.

22207.  The board shall perform any other acts necessary for the administration of the system and the plan in carrying into effect the provisions of this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000), which may include, but shall not be limited to, requesting the following information from a member, participant, or beneficiary:(a) Financial statements, certified copies of state and federal income tax records, or evidence of financial status.(b) Employment, legal, or medical documentation.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 323, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Educ Code § 22208 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22208.

22208.  The board may appoint a committee of two or more of its members to perform any act within the power of the board itself to perform. The board may also delegate authority to the chief executive officer to perform any such act. Except where the board, in delegating that authority, provides that the committee or the chief executive officer may act finally, all acts of the committee or the chief executive officer shall be reported to the board at its next regular meeting and shall be subject to review, ratification, or reversal by the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22209 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22209.

22209.  The office of chief executive officer shall be filled by appointment by the board and the appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22210.

22210.  (a) Reversal by the board of any act of the committee or the chief executive officer shall be effective on the date fixed by the board.(b) Payment of benefits prior to the board’s action of reversal may not be affected by such an action, except for the recovery of the amounts paid, from the beneficiary receiving the amounts, as the board may direct.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 22212 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22212.

22212.  The board shall appoint such employees as are necessary to administer the plan and the system.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22212.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22212.5.

22212.5.  (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d), this section shall apply to the following positions in the system: a chief executive officer, a chief operating officer, a chief financial officer, a system actuary, a general counsel, a chief investment officer, and other investment officers and portfolio managers whose positions are designated managerial pursuant to Section 18801.1 of the Government Code.(b) Notwithstanding Sections 19825, 19826, 19829, and 19832 of the Government Code, the board shall fix the compensation for the positions specified in subdivision (a). In so doing, the board shall be guided by the principles contained in Sections 19826 and 19829 of the Government Code, consistent with its fiduciary responsibility to its members to recruit and retain highly qualified and effective employees for these positions. The annual percentage increase in salary that may be paid pursuant to this section to a person who served as chief financial officer or as chief operating officer on January 1, 2016, and who does not separate from service in that position prior to the date on which the increase is applied, shall not exceed either of the following:(1) Ten percent for the 2017–18 fiscal year.(2) Five percent for any fiscal year subsequent to 2017–18.(c) When a position specified in subdivision (a) is filled through a general civil service appointment, it shall be filled from an eligible list based on an examination that was held on an open basis, and tenure in those positions shall be subject to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 19590) of Chapter 7 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. In addition to the causes for action specified in that article, the board may take action under the article for causes related to its fiduciary responsibility to its members, including the employee’s failure to meet specified performance objectives.(d) An individual who held a position designated in subdivision (a), was a member of the board, or was in a career executive assignment position that reported directly to either the chief executive officer or the chief operating officer, shall not, for a period of two years after leaving that position, for compensation, act as agent or attorney for, or otherwise represent, any other person, except the state, by making any formal or informal appearance before or by making any oral or written communication to the board, or any officer or employee thereof, if the appearance or communication is made for the purpose of influencing administrative or legislative action or any action or proceeding involving the issuance, amendment, awarding, or revocation of a permit, license, grant, contract, or sale or purchase of goods or property.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 553, Sec. 1. (AB 736) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Educ Code § 22213 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22213.

22213.  The board shall regulate the duties of employers, employing agencies, and other public authorities, imposed upon them by this part, and shall require reports from employers, employing agencies, and other public authorities, as it deems advisable in connection with the performance of its duties.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 859, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Educ Code § 22214 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22214.

22214.  The board may take any action it deems necessary to ensure the continued right of members or beneficiaries to receive monthly payments.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 48. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22215 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22215.

22215.  The board shall determine the service performed by members to be credited toward qualification for retirement, and shall fix and modify allowances provided under this part.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 49. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22216 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22216.

22216.  (a) The board shall annually adopt as a plan amendment with respect to the Defined Benefit Program the rate of credited interest to be credited to members’ accumulated retirement contributions for service performed after June 30, 1935, and the accumulated annuity deposit contributions excluding all accumulated contributions while being paid as disability allowances, family allowances, and retirement allowances.(b) The board shall credit interest to all other accumulated reserves at the actuarially assumed interest rate.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22217 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22217.

22217.  (a) The board shall employ a certified public accountant or public accountant, who is not in public employment, to audit the financial statements of the system. The costs of the audit shall be paid from the income of the retirement fund. The audit shall be made annually and the audit report shall be incorporated into the annual report filed with the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to Section 22324.(b) These audits shall not be duplicated by the Department of Finance or the State Auditor. The system shall be exempt from a pro rata general administrative charge for auditing.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 654, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Educ Code § 22218 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22218.

22218.  The board shall establish and maintain records and accounts following recognized accounting principles and controls.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 50. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22219 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 3 - Retirement Board|Section 22219.

22219.  (a) The board may in its discretion hold a hearing for the purpose of determining any question presented to it involving any right, benefit, or obligation of a person under this part.(b) When a hearing is held, the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to administrative adjudication, and the board shall have all of the powers granted in that chapter. However, the provisions of Section 11508 of the Government Code relating to the location of the hearing shall not apply, and the hearing shall be held at the time and place determined by the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)