The Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1963. The purpose of the Fund is to provide a source of revenue for the purpose of providing benefits to the elected officials serving in the capacity of Sheriff of the counties of Georgia.
The goal of the Fund is to help Sheriffs of Georgia prepare for retirement and provide them with peace of mind through the receipt of monthly pension benefits once their retirement goal is reached.
Funding
The Georgia General Assembly has allocated $2.00 of every fine collected and bond forfeited, which is at least $5.00, in any criminal or quasi-criminal case of violation of state law, including traffic laws, in which a sheriff or duly authorized deputy acts as sheriff to such court.
The Georgia General Assembly has allocated $1.00 of each civil action including adoptions, charter, certiorari, name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature filed in the superior, state and magistrate courts in which the sheriff or duly authorized deputy acts as sheriff of such court.
Each member pays dues of $45.00 for each month of creditable service.
Administration
A board composed of the following administers the fund: the Director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; one former Sheriff who is receiving benefits from the fund; and four active Sheriffs who are members of the fund. All board members are appointed by the Governor of Georgia. The Board is empowered to appoint a Secretary/Treasurer.
The Fund is audited annually by the State Auditor. An actuarial study is performed bi-annually. The Fund also reports to the full Georgia Sheriffs’ Association member Sheriffs annually.
Board of Commissioners
Robert Markley – Chairman, Sheriff, Morgan County
Bill Hutson – Vice-Chairman, Retired Sheriff, Cobb County
Joe Chapman – Sheriff, Walton County
Jud Smith – Sheriff, Barrow County
Randy Shirley – Sheriff, Stephens County
Steve McCoy – State Treasurer
Policies
Code of Ethics
Statement of Investment Objectives and Guidelines
Commissioner Education Policy
Staff
J. Terry Norris – Secretary/Treasurer
Kelly Stiles – Executive Assistant
Our office staff is available Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia
1000 Sheriffs Way
Madison, GA 30650
Phone: (770) 914-1076
Email: kstiles@georgiasheriffs.org
2024 Meeting Schedule
| Meeting | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Meeting | January 16, 2024 9:00 AM | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA 30650 |
| Spring Meeting | May 22, 2024 9:30 AM | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA 30650 |
| Summer Meeting | TBD | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA 30650 |
| Fall Meeting | TBD | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Headquarters 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA 30650 |