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Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to submit the name of Paula Trigg, P.E., to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for examination and certification for the position of County Engineer and, upon IDOT certification, appointing Paula Trigg, P.E., County Engineer.
Staff Summary
· A vacancy existed as of June 1, 2012 in the office of County Engineer/Director of Transportation in Lake County, Illinois.
· In accordance with 605 ILCS 5/5-204, effective June 1, 2012, the County Board, with the consent in writing of the IDOT, appointed Paula Trigg, P.E. Acting County Engineer until the vacancy could be filled in the manner dictated by 605 ILCS 5/5-201.
· The County has posted and advertised notice of the vacancy, reviewed the qualifications of applicants and conducted interviews and, pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-201, the County Administrator recommends to the Chair and the County Board, Paula Trigg, P.E. for the position of County Engineer.
· The Chairman hereby seeks authorization from the County Board to submit the name of Paula Trigg, P.E. to IDOT to hold an appropriate examination and to certify to the County Board whether the candidate makes satisfactory grades on the examination and, if so certified by IDOT, to appoint Paula Trigg, P.E. as County Engineer
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R E SO L U T I O N
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 existed as of June 1, 2012 in the office of County Engineer in Lake County, Illinois due to the retirement of the incumbent County Engineer which occurred on May 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 605 ILCS 5/5-204, effective June 1, 2012, the County Board, with the written consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), appointed Paula Trigg, P.E. Acting County Engineer; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-201, the County Board must subm...
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