Lake County, IL
File #: 21-0992    Version: 1 Name: Discussion regarding the criteria in selecting the members of the independent Ethics Commission.
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 6/21/2021 In control: Ethics and Oversight Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/30/2021
Title: Discussion regarding the review criteria in selection of potential members to the independent Ethics Commission.

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Discussion regarding the review criteria in selection of potential members to the independent Ethics Commission.

 

Staff Summary

                     On May 10, 20201, a communication was published requesting applications for interested individuals to be appointed to the newly created independent Ethics Commission.

                     Applications were accepted through May 21, 2021 and a total of 118 applications were received.

                     The County Administrator’s Office and the State’s Attorney’s Office has completed an initial review of the applications and a brief summary will be provided to the committee for feedback and direction on initial selection criteria.

                     Next steps and a proposed timeline for appointment will be reviewed at the committee meeting.