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| Title | Educational Labor Relations Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.state.il.us/agency/ielrb/ |
| Contact Name | Cindy Handy |
| Contact Title | Chief Fiscal Officer, Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board |
| Contact Phone | 217.782.9989 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board administers Educational Labor Relations Act that gives educators rights to organize and bargains collectively; promulgates regulations for bargaining units and representation elections; may invoke mediation in unresolved labor disputes; investigates charges of unfair labor practices. |
| Term | 6 years, and until successor is appointed. |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 3 from the same political party |
| Compensation | Chairman, $104,358 per year; Members, $93,926 per year |
| Qualifications | Minimum of 5 years’ experience representing educational employers and employees in collective bargaining matters. |
| Composition |
5 members appointed by Governor - Chairman to be designated by Governor - 4 members constitute a quorum |
| Chair | Designated by the Governor at the time of appointment |
| Authority | 115 ILCS 5/5 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettinger, Ron | 06/01/2014 | 06/01/2004 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Sangamon |
| O'Brien Jr., Gilbert F. | 06/01/2016 | 06/20/2011 | Independent | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Prueter, Michael | 06/01/2014 | 06/01/2004 | Republican | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Sered, Lynne | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2004 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Smith, Michael | 06/01/2014 | 06/20/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Fulton |