MPERS is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of 11 members. Four members are elected by active employees and retirees of MoDOT and the Highway Patrol. The four elected members are:
- One active employee of the Highway Patrol
- One retired member of the Highway Patrol
- One active employee of MoDOT
- One retired member of MoDOT
The election cycle began on Monday, February 28, 2022, with the announcement of the start of the nomination period. The remaining election schedule is as follows: