DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Ad Hoc Rules Committee met Dec. 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Public Comments

Any member of the public may address the Committee for up to 3 minutes on any topic of their choosing. There will be no yielding of time to other members of the public and agenda time for public comments is limited to 30 minutes in total.

4. An Ordinance Approving Amendments to Chapter 2 of the County Code.

On November 21, 2024, the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee met to make a recommendation on County Board Standing Committee assignments. During the course of their meeting, the Nominating Committee recommended that a meeting of the Ad Hoc Rules Committee be called to discuss amendments to Chapter 2 of the County Code.

Sec. 2-19 Standing Committees Enumerated

B. All Standing Committees serve in an advisory capacity and perform such functions as are determined by the County Board plus those responsibilities noted below:

1. Finance and Administration Committee (7 Members). This committee advises the county board in matters relating to finance, capital planning, and administrative services. Responsible annually for the submission to the county board of a balanced budget along with recommended tax levy and capital spending plan for the coming five-year period. The Finance Committee monitors the budget revenues and expenses throughout each fiscal year and may propose measures during the year to help meet annual budget goals.

2. Planning, Zoning and Development Committee (7 Members). The planning, zoning and development committee advises the county board in matters relative to the county's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, building and development matters, building codes and violations of various county ordinances. This committee coordinates with the regional planning commission. The committee advises the county board on all matters relating to growth, including residential, commercial and industrial growth and the economic opportunities and challenges associated with that growth. This committee coordinates with the county economic development corporation, and the various cities, towns and villages within the county on growth related matters. This committee also recommends periodically beneficial changes in local policies and state laws.

3. County Highway Committee (7 Members). The county highway committee advises the county board on all matters related to roads, bridges and other elements of public infrastructure. This committee is also responsible for intergovernmental issues related to transportation including

coordination of efforts with the state, municipal and township road and bridge systems and participation in the metropolitan planning organization.

4. Health and Human Services Committee (7 Members). The health and human services committee advises the county board on all matters pertaining to the provision of health and human services to the residents of the county, including those services provided directly by the county and/or services provided by others that are overseen and/or funded by the county. This committee coordinates and oversees a wide variety of services in the fields of health, mental health, public health and long term care. The committee oversees the administration of the county's senior services levy and the rural transportation services and veterans' transportation services provided through the Voluntary Action Center. This committee coordinates with the board of health, 708 board and the regional superintendent of schools.

5. Law and Justice Committee (7 Members). This committee advises the county board on all aspects of the justice system, including, but not limited to, funding and coordination of services provided by the judiciary, coroner/ESDA, sheriff’s department, court services, the public defender, the circuit clerk's office and the office of the State’s Attorney. This committee makes periodic recommendations to the county board on tax and financial policies relative to the ongoing operational and capital needs of the justice system.

6. Facilities and Technology Committee (7 Members). This committee advises the county board on all matters related to facilities, grounds and technological infrastructure. This includes the preparation of five-year plans to address deferred maintenance of county buildings and the use and implementation of advancing technology to enhance efficiency in county operations. The committee will coordinate with the Public Building Commission as it relates to long-term planning needs.

7. Adjournment

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