IllinoisCounty officers could remove some appointed fire district trustees
For fire districts in counties with fewer than 3 million people, the county board’s presiding officer could remove an appointed trustee only with board support and required notice and a hearing.
What it does
A county board presiding officer could remove a county-appointed fire district trustee, but only with three-fifths board support and after written notice and a public chance to respond.
Argument forA public hearing and written notice could give trustees a chance to answer concerns before a county board decides whether to remove them.
Argument againstThe removal process could weaken trustees’ independence, even though the county board must give notice and allow a public response.
More detail
The county board’s presiding officer could remove the trustee with an affirmative vote from three-fifths of the county board’s members. This applies to county-appointed trustees of fire protection districts located wholly within one county with fewer than 3 million people. The trustee must receive notice by registered mail with a return receipt requested. The notice must explain the proposed removal and include any written charges. The trustee must have at least 10 days’ notice and an opportunity to speak publicly before the county board, in person or through a lawyer. If enacted, the bill would take effect upon becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. CabelloIntroduced
Government & EthicsPublic SafetyCivil Rights & Voting