MEMBERSHIP. . .

LAGERS is the largest retirement system for local government employees in Missouri. LAGERS was created by legislative action of the Missouri General Assembly in 1967. Any political subdivision (unit of local government such as a city, county, or special district) of Missouri is eligible to join LAGERS. The statutory provision defining "political subdivision" reads in part: ". . . any governmental subdivision of this state created pursuant to the laws of this state, and having the power to tax, except public school districts. . .".

In order for a political subdivision to join LAGERS, it must submit to the LAGERS office certain employee data in order to obtain a cost calculation (initial actuarial valuation). The fee for the initial actuarial valuation is paid directly by the political subdivision.

After receiving an estimate of the employer cost from the initial actuarial valuation, the governing body of the political subdivision may elect to join LAGERS.

Once a political subdivision elects membership in LAGERS, all current and future eligible employees are legally required to become members of the system.

Learn more about becoming a LAGERS member . . .