Lake County, IL
File #: 19-1472    Version: 1 Name: Resolution ratifying the appointment of Gary Gibson as Interim County Administrator
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/4/2019 In control: Lake County Board
On agenda: Final action: 9/10/2019
Title: Resolution appointing Gary Gibson as Interim County Administrator.
Attachments: 1. Resume - Gary Gibson, 2. Interim CA Employment Agreement.pdf
Title
Resolution appointing Gary Gibson as Interim County Administrator.

Staff Summary
* As a result of Bill Panos' resignation as County Administrator, a vacancy will occur in the office of the County Administrator effective at 5:01 p.m. on September 10, 2019.
* Section XXI of the County Board Rules and Order of Operational Procedures (revised May 14, 2019) provides that the County Board Chair has the authority to appoint an interim County Administrator subject to ratification by the County Board at its next board meeting.
* Gary Gibson's education includes a Master of Arts and Public Affairs degree from Northern Illinois University.
* Gary has served Lake County in the following positions: Research Analyst, Interim Purchasing Director, Assistant County Administrator, Interim County Administrator, and Manager of Workforce Development Board. His experience makes him an individual who meets and exceeds the qualifications required of a County Administrator as provided in Lake County Code of Ordinances ?30.36.
* As a result, County Board Chair Hart is recommending the appointment of Gary Gibson as Interim County Administrator effective at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Bill Panos has submitted his resignation; and

WHEREAS, as a result, a vacancy will occur in the office of County Administrator; and

WHEREAS, Section XXI (G) of the Lake County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures provides that when the County Administrator position is vacant, the County Board Chairman shall appoint an interim County Administrator subject to ratification by the County Board at its next board meeting; and

WHEREAS, the County Board Chair is recommending the appointment of Gary Gibson as Interim County Administrator effective at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Gary Gibson has earned an Associate of Arts Degree, Rock Valley College (Rockford, Illinois), Bachelor of Science degree in journalism, Southern...

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