To promote and maintain the unity of the Public Employees Retirement System’s service, disability, and survivor beneficiaries; for the purpose of staying informed in all matters which may affect pensions and healthcare benefits; for the ultimate purpose of efficiently and effectively communicating our member’s view point on each issue to the Ohio General Assembly and/or the Administrators of the Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio.

1. To recruit the membership of every person eligible for service, disability, or survivor benefits from the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
2. To maintain the association's membership records.
3. To maintain the association's financial records.
4. To seek and remain knowledgeable of legislation and/or other issues that may impact O.P.E.R.S.'s pensions or benefits.
5. To inform the members of P.E.R.I. about legislation and/or other issues that may impact their O.P.E.R.S. pensions or benefits.
6. To educate and/or assist P.E.R.I.s members in the most effective methods of communicating their view points to the proper Legislator or O.P.E.R.S. Administrator.
7. To inform P.E.R.I. members of the benefits of local chapter participation, and to encourage active members to aspire to local leadership positions.
8. To conduct periodic operational training programs for Officers, District Representatives, and Chapter Officers.