COOK COUNTY-FOREST PRESERVE
Summary
Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County shall be elected from 3 specified election districts. Provides the election procedures and terms of office for the 9 commissioners. Provides that the president, with the advice and consent of the board of commissioners, must appoint a general superintendent. Provides that the general superintendent is the chief administrative officer of the district. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, at the general election in the appropriate even-numbered years, the offices of commissioner of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County shall be filled. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 14, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Elaine Nekritz
DDemocratic
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