COUNTIES CD-SHERIFF MERIT BD Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/3-7002from Ch. 34, par. 3-700255 ILCS 5/3-7003from Ch. 34, par. 3-700355 ILCS 5/3-7005from Ch. 34, par. 3-700555 ILCS 5/3-7012.5 new55 ILCS 5/3-7007 rep.Amends the Counties Code. Makes changes to provisions concerning the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. Provides that the Board shall have 3 full-time members (rather than 7 members). Changes provisions concerning how members are selected for the Board. Provides that no member of the Board shall have other employment. Deletes provisions concerning members' terms and political party affiliations. Provides that Board members shall serve 3-year terms, may be reappointed by the Cook County Independent Inspector General, and no member more may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. Deletes provisions concerning compensation and provides that each member of the Board shall receive a specified annual salary. Makes changes to provisions concerning meetings of the Board. Deletes provisions concerning compensation for ranks. Adds provisions concerning complaints alleging conspiracy, excessive use of force, or misconduct. Makes other changes. 6/28/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 6/28/2016SenateFirst Reading 6/28/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die