DuPage County Ethics Commission

Website

Ethics Commission Website

Contact

Name: Gerald Cassioppi, Attn: Human Resources Department
Title: Chairman

Location

421 N. County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities

The Ethics Commission meets as a hearing body to consider complaints regarding unethical conduct. The Commission does promulgate rules and procedures, but that is only incidental to the hearing process. The Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over the Chairman, County Board Members, and employees of DuPage County.

Meeting Schedule

Quarterly or as specified, at County Administration Building. View agendas and minutes 

Term

2 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified

Appointed By

County Chairman with the advice and consent of the County Board

Compensation

$175 per diem for Ethics Commissioners; $185 per hour for Ethics Commission Chairman

Qualifications

Applicants must reside in DuPage County.  Applicant may not be an employee of DuPage County or any other unit of government.  Commissioners may not become a candidate for any elective public office or hold any other elected or appointed public office, except for appointment to a governmental advisory board, study commission, or as an ethics official of another governmental entity. Prior to nomination, the Chairman of the County Board shall obtain a sworn affidavit of party affiliation.

Composition

5 commissioners, no more than 3 of whom may belong to the same political party.

Chair/President

Gerald Cassioppi

Authority

DuPage County Ethics Ordinance of 2012

Appointees

Name	First Date of Appt.	Current Term Expires	Position
Gerald Cassioppi	06/26/2012	12/14/2014	Chairman
Chester Szerlag	12/14/2012	12/14/2014	Commissioner
Robert LaDeur	12/13/2007	12/14/2013	Commissioner
VACANT	09/22/2009	12/14/2012	Commissioner
E.F. Todd Benson	06/26/2012	11/30/2013	Commissioner

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