Bill > HB1104

This bill amends the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act by changing the requirement for governmental units to form local efficiency committees from mandatory to optional. Specifically, the bill replaces the word "must" with "may" in the provision requiring committee formation, which means governmental units are no longer obligated to create these committees. The committees, when formed, would continue to be composed of elected or appointed governing board members, at least two local residents appointed by the board chair, and any chief executive officers. Committee members would serve without compensation but could be reimbursed for expenses. The bill also maintains a special provision for highway commissioners in townships within counties with less than 400,000 residents, allowing them to form joint committees with township boards to study local efficiencies and report recommendations to the county board. These committees are expected to examine ways to improve governmental efficiency and accountability, providing a voluntary mechanism for local government units to review and potentially optimize their operations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1104&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104