Title
Resolution approving participation by County Board Members in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County is a participant in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Board Members may participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund because they are in positions normally requiring performance of duty for 1,000 hours or more per year; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Board Members undertake a significant amount of work in fulfilling their statutory duties as board members which meets, at a minimum, 1,000 hours; and
WHEREAS, this work includes sitting on committees and engaging in committee business; working with over 30 County departments to oversee and provide direction on county projects and initiatives; leading and staffing task forces, regional coalitions and special committees; collaborating with neighboring agencies, counterparts, and civic organizations on various county issues, and meeting with constituents and constituent groups to address important issues that impact the residents of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, this governing body can determine what the normal annual hourly requirements of its elected officials are, and should make such determination for the guidance and direction of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Board certifies that persons in the position of elected Member of the County Board are expected to work at least 1,000 hours annually, and that the position of Lake County Board Member qualifies for membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, pursuant to Public Act 99-0900, effective January 17th, 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized to distribute a certified copy of this Resolution to all County Board Members, the Director of Human Resources, and the County Administrator.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on this 17th day of January, 2017.