Community Bank System Inc. announced that James A. Wilson, a member of the Board the company retired from the Board in accordance with the company's mandatory retirement policy for directors.  Pursuant to the company's Bylaws, a director is required to retire from the Board on December 31st of the year in which he or she attains the age of 70.  Mr. Wilson has served as a director of the company and its subsidiary, community Bank, N.A. since 2009.