How To File an Ethics Complaint or Alleged Violation of an Employee Under the Jurisdiction of the County Board

Where to file a Complaint or Alleged Violation

If any employee reasonably believes that evidence exists that a violation of the ordinance has occurred, it should immediately be brought to the attention of the Ethics Commission's Investigator General:

In writing:

DuPage County Human Resources Department
Attn: Neal Thompson, Investigator General
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Complaints brought to the attention of anyone other than the Ethics Commission will be submitted to the Investigator General within 72 hours of receipt.

Board of Ethics Complaint Form (PDF)

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Information to include in the Complaint

• The Complaint shall be in writing, signed by the person filing the complaint and shall describe in detail the violation including a list of all witnesses to the violation.
• Complaint must include Complainant's home address, business and personal telephone number.
• Complainant must describe why they believe this is a violation of the DuPage County Ethics Ordinance.

Whistleblower Protection

An employee making a good faith effort report a violation will not be subject to retaliation, harassment, abuse, threats, discrimination or any adverse employment consequences as a result of coming forward, and shall have all protections afforded to a whistleblower under the personnel ordinance and state statute. Should any of these adverse actions occur as a result of a report, it should be immediately reported to the Ethics Commission's Investigator General.