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| Title | Local Government Consolidation Commission |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | John Keller |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Commission shall: make a survey of the entire structure of local governments and of their organization, powers, jurisdiction, and functions. Among other things, and without limiting its activities, the Commission shall: (1) Study all laws governing the organization, powers, jurisdiction, and functions of local governments. (2) Study the inter-relationships of local governments to each other and to federal and State governments. (3) Formulate specific recommendations for legislation or constitutional amendments to (i) permit effective management of local affairs, (ii) encourage local policy decision making, (iii) reduce the multiplicity of local governments, (iv) eliminate overlapping and duplicating of unnecessary powers, (v) increase efficiency and economy in local governments, and (vi) allow optional forms of local governments and increase their authority for cooperation among the levels of government. |
| Term | Upon submission of final report but no later than December 31st, 2012 |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | N/A |
| Qualifications | (please see composition) |
| Composition |
Consists of 17 members: 3 to be members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate 3 to be members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Minority Leader 3 to be members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House 3 to be members of the House of Representatives appointed by the House Minority Leader and 5 to be citizens of the State appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) one member selected from recommendations provided by an association representing counties; (2) one member selected from recommendations provided by an association representing municipalities; (3) one member selected from recommendations provided by an association representing townships; (4) one member selected from recommendations provided by an association representing park districts; and (5) one member who serves as an elected officer of a local governmental entity in Illinois other than a county, municipality, township, or park district. |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 3987/5 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anselment, Jason | 12/01/2011 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | |
| Demmer, Tom | 03/19/2013 | House Minority Leader | Member | Ogle | State Representative |
| Dugan, Lisa | 01/18/2012 | Speaker of the House | Member | None | |
| Franks, Jack | 01/18/2012 | Speaker of the House | Member | None | |
| Hammond, Norine | 09/27/2011 | House Minority Leader | Member | None | State Representative |
| Holmes, Linda | 09/28/2011 | Senate President | Member | None | |
| Kern, Mark | 12/01/2011 | Governor | Member | St. Clair | |
| Landek, Steven | 09/27/2011 | Senate President | Member | None | |
| Lang, Lou | 01/18/2012 | Speaker of the House | Member | None | |
| McCarter, Kyle | 02/28/2013 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | None | |
| McCarthy, Richard | 12/01/2011 | Governor | Member | Kane | |
| McConnaughay, Karen | 02/28/2013 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | None | |
| Mulroe, John | 07/02/2012 | Senate President | Member | None | |
| Niebur, Gary | 12/01/2011 | Governor | Member | Madison | |
| Oberweis, Jim | 02/28/2013 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | None | |
| Reboletti, Dennis | 09/27/2011 | House Minority Leader | Member | None | State Representative |
| Smith, Bryan E. | 12/01/2011 | Governor | Member | Sangamon |