Bill > SB2219

This bill amends two existing laws to allow more flexible meeting arrangements for two important fire service-related bodies. Specifically, it modifies the State Fire Marshal Act and the Fire Department Promotion Act to permit the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission and the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC) to meet either in person or remotely, at the discretion of their respective Chairs. The Illinois Fire Advisory Commission is a group appointed by the Governor that includes professional and volunteer firefighters, fire prevention experts, and representatives from various fire-related organizations, while the JLMC is a committee responsible for establishing standards for certification of assessors who evaluate firefighters during promotion processes. By allowing remote meetings, the bill provides these groups with increased flexibility in conducting their important work, which could help improve efficiency, reduce travel costs, and make participation easier for members who might have difficulty attending in-person meetings. The changes do not alter the fundamental responsibilities or composition of these bodies, but simply update their meeting protocols to reflect modern communication technologies.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2219&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104