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Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman, with County Board approval, to request written consent from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the appointment of Shane Schneider, P.E., as Acting County Engineer, effective August 21, 2017, the simultaneous submission of his name to IDOT for examination and certification for the position of County Engineer, and authorizing the appointment of Shane Schneider, P.E., as County Engineer, upon such certification.
Staff Summary
* A vacancy existed as of July 1, 2017 in the office of County Engineer/Director of Transportation in Lake County, Illinois.
* In accordance with 605 ILCS 5/5-204, when the office of County Engineer is vacant, the County Board may, with the consent in writing of IDOT, appoint any competent person as Acting County Engineer until the vacancy is filled in the manner of section 605 ILCS 5/5-201.
* The County has posted and advertised notice of the vacancy, reviewed the qualifications of applicants and conducted interviews pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-201.
* The County Administrator is recommending that the County Board Chairman and County Board submit the name of Shane Schneider, P.E., to IDOT as Acting County Engineer, replacing Al Giertych, P.E. and that his name be submitted for appropriate examination and certification by IDOT.
* Upon receiving satisfactory grades on the examination and certification from IDOT, Shane Schneider, P.E., will be appointed as County Engineer.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with the resolution of the Lake County Board of December 8, 1987, the County Engineer of Lake County shall serve as the Director of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy has existed since July 1, 2017 in the office of County Engineer in Lake County, Illinois, due to the retirement of the incumbent County Engineer which occurred June 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 605 ILCS 5/5-204, the County Board must request and receive the written consent of the...
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