Title
Ordinance implementing the authority permitted pursuant to Illinois Public Act 097-0084 to require any County Board appointed board or commission to provide various information, including financial documents, to the County Board.
Staff Summary
· Illinois Public Act 097-0084 authorizes a county board in a county with a population between 300,000 and 2,000,000 residents to, by ordinance, require any board or commission for which the county board chairman nominates and the county board confirms member appointments to provide the county with certain information.
· The County Board Chairman appoints and the County Board confirms appointments to over 90 boards or commissions.
· If approved, the ordinance will require the boards and commissions to provide several important documents, including: a budget document for the current year; the most recently completed audited financial statements; and any required legal filings with State or regulatory agencies, to name a few.
· The ordinance will also require immediate disclosure to the County of any internal finding of non-compliance with any federal or State regulation or any allegation of criminal activity involving the board or commission, including allegations related to agents, officers, employees, or any other person performing work on behalf of said board or commission.
Body
WHEREAS, the County Board Chairman has the legal duty to appoint individuals to serve on the governing bodies (such as boards and commissions) of various units of local government and agencies throughout Lake County, and the individuals appointed must be confirmed by the County Board; and
WHEREAS, the County Board Chairman and the County Board want to ensure that these units of local government and agencies continue to serve Lake County residents in an open, transparent and fiscally responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, Illinois Public Act 097-0084 (55 ILCS 5/5-1133) authorizes a county board in a county with a population between 300,000...
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