Bill Title: Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act. Changes the definition of "Board". Provides that the commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County shall be elected in a countywide election (instead of the county board of commissioners serving as the board). Provides the election procedures and terms of office for commissioners. Specifies the procedure for selecting a president of the board. Provides that the president, with the advice and consent of the board of commissioners, may appoint officers. Specifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the position of president and commissioner. Removes the president's veto power. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, at the consolidated election in the appropriate odd-numbered years, the offices of commissioner of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County shall be filled. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-06-27 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments [SB0176 Detail]

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