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| Title | Endangered Species Protection Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/espb/Pages/default.aspx |
| Contact Name | Jim Herkert |
| Contact Title | Office of Resource Conservation Director |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board lists, deletes, or changes listing status of endangered species of animals and plants; advises department on protection, conservation, and management of endangered species and their habitats. |
| Term | 3 years and until successor is appointed |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | expenses |
| Composition |
10 members, 9 voting members appointed by the Governor, to include - 2 or more zoologists - 2 or more ecologists - 1 botanist - Director, Department of Natural Resources, non-voting member |
| Chair | Elected by board |
| Authority | 520 ILCS 10/6 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemetsen, John | 05/15/2013 | 03/17/2008 | Governor | Member | McHenry |
| Gooch, Robert | 05/15/2015 | 03/12/2010 | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Hofmann, Joyce | 05/15/2015 | 02/26/2010 | Governor | Member | Champaign |
| Kruse, Glen | 05/15/2015 | 12/23/2009 | Governor | Member | Sangamon |
| Masi, Susanne | 05/15/2014 | 02/26/2010 | Governor | Member | McHenry |
| Rogner, John | Statute | Ex-Officio, DNR Director Designee | None | ||
| Ross, Laurel | 05/15/2016 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Taft, John | 05/15/2014 | 10/24/2008 | Governor | Member | Champaign |
| Vacant | 05/15/2011 | Governor | Member | None | |
| Walk, Jeff | 05/15/2016 | 05/15/2010 | Governor | Member | Stark |