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Resolution recommending the appointment of Artis Yancey as Lake County Coroner.
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WHEREAS, the Coroner's Office is a countywide elected office responsible for investigating the manner and cause of deaths occurring within Lake County; and
WHEREAS, there now exists a vacancy with the position of County Coroner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Illinois law (10 ILCS 5/25-11) the County Board Chairman shall appoint someone to fill the vacancy within 60 days with the advice and consent of the County Board; and
WHEREAS, the appointee must be of the same political party of the vacating official, in this case, a Democrat; and
WHEREAS, the Chairman recommended and the County Board approved the establishment of a Lake County Coroner Selection Committee to identify qualified candidates to fill the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, after an exhaustive vetting process on each candidate, the Lake County Coroner Selection Committee identified Artis Yancey as a qualified candidate.
WHEREAS, provided herewith is Mr. Artis Yancey’s resume; Artis Yancey, 2936 West Bonnie Brook Lane, Waukegan, Illinois, 60087. Experience: (2009-2010) Chief of Police, Waukegan Police Department; (2001-2009) Deputy Chief of Patrol and Operations; (1997-2001) Management/Supervisor-Patrol Sergeant, Community Policing Sergeant and Juvenile Investigations Unit Sergeant; (1991-1997) Detective; and (1988-1991) Patrol Officer. Education: (2005) Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois: Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice; and (2000) Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois: Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. Certifications: (2008) Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education: 21st Century Leadership Program; Conflict, Chaos and Courage; (2006) Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute: Police Executive Role in the 21st Century; (2004) Northwestern University Center for Public Safety: Executive Management Program; (2002) Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy: Session 211; and (2001) Northwestern University Center for Public Safety: School of Police Staff and Command. Honors and Awards: (2010) Appointed by the Governor to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; (2010) Lake County Juneteenth Community Service Award; (2004) Urban League of Lake County: Volunteer of the Year; (2004) People’s Voice: Lake County Most Influential African American; and (2002) Waukegan Exchange Club: Police Officer of the Year. Affiliations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA), Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) and Executive Management Program (EMP) Alumni Associates, Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association (HISLEA), Waukegan Police Pension Board, Lake County Major Crimes Task Force Executive Board, Lake County Crime Stoppers Executive Board. Community Involvement: Urban League of Lake County Youth College Tour Chaperone and Committee Advisor, Nicasa Youth Advisory Board, Lake County Youth Workforce Steering Committee, Little Fort Lions, Lifestar Youth Advisory Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Waukegan Township CARES to Benefit Seniors Advisory Committee, North East Multi-Regional Training Finance and Audit Committee, Cops and Kids Reading Program, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Presenter (HOBY).
WHEREAS, your Chairman recommends Artis Yancey be appointed as Lake County Coroner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Artis Yancey is hereby appointed as Lake County Coroner
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on this 12th day of April, A.D., 2011.