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| Title | Department of State Police Merit Board, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.illinoistrooper.com/ |
| Contact Name | Ron Cooley |
| Contact Title | Executive Director, Illinois State Police Merit Board |
| Contact Phone | 217.786.6240 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board certifies qualified applicants for appointment to the State Police force; classifies officers, and sets standards and qualifications for each rank; authorizes promotions, demotions, suspensions and other disciplinary action. |
| Term | 6 years, expiring 3rd Monday in March of staggered years, & until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | Yes |
| Compensation | Chair & Members $237.00 per diem, plus expenses (max of 100 days pay) |
| Qualifications | No more than 3 from the same political party |
| Composition | 5 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate |
| Chair | Elected by the Board for 2-year terms |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 2610/3 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernandez, Earl | 03/18/2019 | 06/07/2013 | Republican | Governor | Member | Boone |
| Pradel, Arthur | 03/21/2016 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Rednour, John | 03/20/2017 | 01/01/1986 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Perry |
| Riley, James | 03/19/2018 | 04/16/2010 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Smith, Art | 03/16/2015 | 01/01/2003 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |