County Appointed Agencies

Website
CMAP Website

Contact
Name: Erin Aleman
Title: Executive Director
Address: 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450
Chicago, IL 60607 

Phone: 312-386-8600
Email: ealeman@cmap.illinois.gov

Location
433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450
Chicago, IL 60607 

Responsibilities
CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now guides the implementation of "On to 2050," metropolitan Chicago’s new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues.

Meeting Schedule
The agency holds regular meetings at least once in each calendar quarter. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Four years, or until successors are appointed and qualified.

Appointed By
The DuPage County member is appointed cooperatively by the mayors of DuPage County and the Chair of the County Board.

Compensation
Board members receive no compensation, but are reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Qualifications
Applicant must be a resident of DuPage County.

Composition
CMAP is governed by a board consisting of 15 voting members and non-voting members. All members are appointed pursuant to the Regional Planning Act (70 ILCS 1707), including one member who represents DuPage County.

Chair/President
Chair Gerald Bennett

Authority
70 ILCS 1707

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Community Development Commission Website

Contact
Name: Dave McDermott
Title: Director, Community Development
Address: 421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6459
Email: david.mcdermott@dupageco.org

Location
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The DuPage County Community Development Commission (CDC) was established in 1975 as a cooperative effort of DuPage municipalities and the County Board. The primary responsibility of the CDC is to advise the County Board on the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

Meeting Schedule
At least one meeting per year at the County Administration Building. Agendas and minutes.

Term
One year

Appointed By
County representation is appointed by the County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board. Municipal representation is appointed by the respective municipality.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
County representation shall include the 18 County Board members. Each CDC municipal member may appoint representation at its discretion.

Composition
Members of the DuPage County Board, plus 28 municipal trustees. Only those trustees selected by DuPage County are listed below.

Chair/President
Chair Lynn LaPlante

Authority
Resolution IR-131-75

Appointees

Website
CSBG Website

Contact
Name: Mary Keating
Title: Director, Community Services
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6444
Email: csprograms@dupageco.org

Location
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board provides assistance and advice to the DuPage County Board which enables the County to provide education and services to low-income individuals. The ultimate aim of this Board is to help low-income individuals become self-sufficient.

Meeting Schedule
Four times per year at the County Administration Building. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Unspecified

Appointed By
County Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board. Additional members are representatives of various non-profit organizations in the county.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
One-third of members are required to be elected public officials holding office in DuPage County (members of the County Board Human Services Committee). One-third of members are elected democratically to represent the low-income population of DuPage County. Remaining members are representatives of groups and organizations with an interest in serving the low-income population in DuPage County. The Advisory Board seeks a diverse membership and veterans and minorities are also encouraged to apply.

Composition
15 to 20 Members. NOTE: Not all trustees are appointed by the County Board. Only those trustees who are appointed by the County are listed below.

Chair/President
Kristen Sheffield, Executive Director, Parents Alliance Employment Project

Authority
47ILADMCDE, 1, 120.70 and BD By-Laws

Appointees

• View Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
DuPage Airport Authority Website

Contact
Name: Mark Doles
Title: Executive Director
Address: 2700 International Dr.
Suite 200
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-584-2211
Email: business@dupageairport.com

Location
2700 International Drive
Suite 200
West Chicago, IL 60185

Responsibilities
The DuPage Airport Authority manages the DuPage Airport in West Chicago. The duties of the Airport Authority include enacting ordinances and resolutions regarding rules, regulations, standards, practices, and policies applicable to the Authority, users of the airport, and the public. The Airport Authority also strives to attract business to the DuPage Airport.

Meeting Schedule
The DuPage Airport Authority Board of Commissioners meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Daniel L. Goodwin Flight Center. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Five years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$10,000 annually

Qualifications
Applicants must be residents of DuPage County. Applicants may not have any financial interest in the Airport Authority. Applicants may not be an elected official or employee of the Federal government, the State of Illinois, or any unit of local government.

Composition
Nine trustees

Chair/President
Vacant

Authority
70 ILCS 5/3.1

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
DuPage County Board of Health Website

Contact
Name: Karen Ayala
Title: Executive Director
Address: 111 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-682-7400 x7660
Email: kayala@dupagehealth.org

Location
111 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Board of Health ensures that all state laws and County ordinances regarding the preservation of health are upheld through observation and enforcement. To this end, the Board of Health authorizes and executes any necessary health inspections and investigations in DuPage County. The Board of Health also promulgates rules and regulations that set forth minimum standards for programs and performance. It is also responsible for making health information readily available to the citizens of DuPage County. The DuPage County Board of Health strives to promote physical and emotional health; prevent illness, injury, and disability; and protect the citizens of DuPage County from environmental risk factors.

Meeting Schedule
Second Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. at the Health Department Building. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years. County Board members serve one-year terms.

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
President receives $400 per month and trustees receive $200 per month

Qualifications
At least two members must be physicians licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and all its branches. At least one member must be a dentist licensed in Illinois. Two members must be members of the County Board. At least one member must have experience in the field of mental health.

Composition
11 members

Chair/President
President Sam Tornatore (County Board Member)

Authority
55 ILCS 5/5-25012

Appointees

Financial Information
View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Ethics Commission Website

Contact
Name: Daniel F. Hanlon
Title: Ethics Adviser
Address: 311 S. County Farm Road, Suite I, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-569-6023
Email:Daniel.Hanlon@dupageco.org

Responsibilities
The Ethics Adviser answers general inquiries and provides guidance to the County Board Chair, County Board members and County employees with the interpretation and implementation of the Ethics Ordinance.

Term
Two years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$185 per hour

Qualifications
Appointees may not run for any elected office or hold any other elected or appointed public office except for appointment to a government advisory board or study commission.

Composition
One appointee

Authority
DuPage County Ethics Ordinance

Appointees

Contact
Name: John W. Demling
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 County Board Chair, County Board members, and employees of DuPage County.

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

Term
Two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

Appointed By
County Board Chair 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.

Composition
Five commissioners, no more than three of whom may belong to the same political party.

Chair/President
Chair John W. Demling

Authority
DuPage County Ethics Ordinance

Appointees

Website
DuPage County Zoning Website

Contact
Name: Jim Stran
Address: Zoning Department
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6700

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
In 2010, the General Assembly adopted legislation to enable certain counties, including DuPage, to establish and implement an administrative adjudication program (AAP) to enforce and gain compliance with certain types of ordinance violations utilizing a Hearing Officer rather than utilizing the Court system. The use of the AAP process provides an expedited and cost-effective means to obtain compliance with violations.

Meeting Schedule
As needed at the County Administration Building

Term
Two years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$500 per hearing session.

Qualifications
Applicants must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois for at least three years.

Composition
One hearing officer

Authority
55 ILCS 5/5-43

Appointees

Website
DuPage County Historical Museum Website

Contact
Name: Michelle Podkowa
Title: Museum Manager and Educator
Address: 102 E Wesley St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-510-4956
Email: mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org

Location
102 E Wesley St.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation partners with the Wheaton Park District to fundraise and advocate for the DuPage County Historical Museum. The DuPage County Historical Museum offers patrons a variety of exhibits, programs, and services, including reproductions and historical research aid. View agendas and minutes.

Meeting Schedule
The DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.

Term
Four years

Appointed By
Six Trustees are appointed by the County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board. Six Trustees are appointed by the Wheaton Park District Board. The Executive Director of the Wheaton Park District is also a member of the Board. The Foundation Board has the option to appoint its own Trustee if desired.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Ideal applicants are residents of DuPage County.

Composition
12 to 13 trustees

Chair/President
President Marty Keller

Appointees

Contact
Name: Christopher Snyder
Title: County Engineer
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6910
Email: Christopher.Snyder@dupageco.org

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Impact Fee Advisory Committee advises the County on matters pertaining to County-maintained roadways. It makes recommendations to the County with respect to the proposed land use assumptions, the development of a comprehensive road improvement plan, and the imposition of impact fees. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee also monitors and evaluates all road improvement plans and reports its findings annually to the County.

Meeting Schedule
As needed. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Unspecified

Appointed By
County Board Chair appoints three trustees.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Ideal applicants are residents of DuPage County.

Composition
Ten trustees. Three are appointed by the DuPage County Board Chair; four are representatives chosen by the real estate, development, and building industries and the labor community; and three trustees are chosen by the mayors of the municipalities of DuPage County. NOTE: Only those trustees appointed by DuPage County are listed.

Chair/President
Chair Mary FitzGerald Ozog

Authority
605 ILCS 5/5-907

Appointees

Contact
Name: Gregory Vaci
Title: Investigator General
Address: County Board Office
ATTN: Investigator General
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Email: investigatorgeneral@dupageco.org

Responsibilities
The Investigator General receives and conducts the initial review of complaints regarding unethical conduct of the County Chairman, County Board, or any County employee for the Ethics Commission. The Investigator General also acts as prosecutor of a complaint, if a hearing is conducted.

Meeting Schedule
As needed

Term
Four years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board

Compensation
$185 per hour

Qualifications
Applicant may not be an employee of DuPage County or any other unit of government. Applicant must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Appointees may not run for any elective office or hold any other elected or appointed public office except for an appointment to an uncompensated advisory board or study commission while they serve as Investigator General.

Composition
One Investigator General

Authority
DuPage County Ethics Ordinance

Appointees

Contact
Name: Gina Strafford-Ahmed
Title: Liaison to Townships
Address: 421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6444
Email: gina.strafford@dupageco.org

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Public Aid Committee acts as a board of appeals for general assistance decisions made by the townships. The Committee hears appeals on decisions that deny or terminate aid; grant aid in an amount which is deemed inadequate; or otherwise change or cancel aid awards and grants. View agendas and minutes.

Meeting Schedule
As necessary when there is an appeal.

Term
Unspecified

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Applicants must be a township Supervisor of General Assistance in DuPage County.

Composition
Nine township supervisors plus the County Board Chair or his/her designee.

Authority
305 ILCS 5/11-8

Appointees

Website
DuPage Workforce Innovation Board Website

Contact
Name: Jamie Brown
Title: Workforce Board Coordinator
Phone: 630-955-2033
Email: jbrown@worknetdupage.org

Location
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302
Lisle, IL 60523

Responsibilities
Duties of the Workforce Innovation Board include developing local plans for the use of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funds, oversight of the local service delivery system, coordinating activities with economic development entities and employers in DuPage County, ensuring DuPage County residents have the skills and knowledge they need to find and keep jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency, and ensuring DuPage County employers have access to the skilled labor they need to compete in a global economy.

Meeting Schedule
The DuPage County Workforce Innovation Board meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the workNet DuPage Career Center located at 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 303 in Lisle.

Appointed By
County Board Chair

Compensation
None

Qualifications
The Board membership represents local business leaders in the community as well as representatives from economic development agencies, community-based organizations, education, organized labor, and public assistance agencies.

Composition
The Board is made up of 29 individuals from the private sector, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, labor, and government.

Chair/President
Chair Kate Wollensak

Authority
29 USC 1501 ET SEQ. & HR 1385

Appointees

Website
DuPage Expanded Board of Review website

Contact
Name: Helen Krengel
Title: Supervisor of Assessments
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-5888

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Board of Review is a quasi-judicial agency established by State Statute with the intent of providing property owners with an informal venue where they can resolve assessed value disputes. The Board of Review does not have the authority to directly change actual property tax bills. The Board of Review consists of three members who are required by law to have prior real estate experience and pass a State administered exam demonstrating real estate appraisal proficiency and an understanding of the Illinois Property Tax Code. In addition to the three regular board members, the Board of Review utilizes expanded members who are required to have the same minimum qualifications as the regular Board of Review members. Members are appointed on an as-needed basis to support the Board of Review.

Meeting Schedule
As needed at the County Administration Building

Term
One year

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$175 per diem and mileage reimbursement

Qualifications
Applicants are required to have two years prior real estate experience and pass an examination offered by the Illinois Department of Revenue to determine their aptitude for the office. The Chair of the County Board may appoint qualified residents of counties that are directly adjacent to the Chair's County to serve as additional members of the Expanded Board of Review in Lake, DuPage, McHenry, or Kane Counties (35 ILCS 200/6-25).

Composition
The number of Expanded Board of Review members is not limited by State statute or County
Ordinance.

Chair/President
Chair Charles Van Slyke

Authority
35 ILCS 200/6-25

Appointees

Website
DuPage Housing Authority Website

Contact
Name: Cheron Corbett
Title: Executive Director
Address: 711 E. Roosevelt Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187 
Phone: 630-690-3555
Email: ccorbett@dupagehousing.org

Location
711 E. Roosevelt Rd. 
Wheaton, IL 60187 

Responsibilities
The DuPage Housing Authority is responsible for the administration of public programs and funds to improve housing assistance options in DuPage County. The DuPage Housing Authority provides rental assistance vouchers through a program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing Choice Vouchers allow income eligible families, individuals, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities to live in decent, affordable rental units.

Meeting Schedule
Typically, the Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8:45 a.m. – check the DHA website for current meeting schedule. View agendas and minutes

Term
Five years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Applicants must be residents of DuPage County.

Composition
Seven commissioners, two of whom may be members of the DuPage County Board or other elected officials.

Chair/President
Chair Sherrin Ross Ingram

Authority
310 ILCS 10/3

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
DuPage Water Commission website

Contact
Name: Paul May
Title: General Manager
Address: 600 E Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 630-834-0100

Location
600 E. Butterfield Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126 

Responsibilities
The DuPage Water Commission strives to provide reliable, quality, responsive, and cost-efficient Lake Michigan water service for existing and future customers in DuPage County. The DuPage Water Commission finances, maintains, and operates a Lake Michigan to DuPage County water supply system.

Meeting Schedule
Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Commission Offices. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Six years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$600 annually, except for those commissioners who are also government officers or employees.

Qualifications
Applicants must be residents of DuPage County. Commissioners may be elected officials or employees of federal, state, or local government.

Composition
12 commissioners plus a chair. The DuPage County Board Chair appoints a Water Commission Chair and six commissioners, who represent each of the six County Board districts. Six additional commissioners are elected by the mayors/presidents of municipalities within DuPage County, one representing each County Board district. NOTE: Only those commissioners appointed by DuPage County are listed.  Also, William A. Fates was appointed to serve as Treasurer of the DuPage Water Commission on September 17, 2015.

Chair/President
Chair James Zay Jr.

Authority
70 ILCS 3720/2

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
ETSB Website

Contact
Name: Linda Zerwin
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 630-550-7743
Email: ETSB911@dupageco.org

Location
County Administration Building
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
Duties of the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) include planning a 9-1-1 system; coordinating and supervising the implementation and maintenance of the system, including the establishment of equipment specifications and coding systems; receiving moneys for deposit into the Emergency Telephone System Fund; authorizing disbursements from the fund; and hiring any staff necessary for the implementation and upgrade of the system.

Meeting Schedule
Second Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Building. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years

Appointed By
Appointed by the County Board upon nomination of the County Board Chair. From time to time, the County Board Chair shall designate one of the County Board representatives to serve as Chair of the ETSB and one of the Mayors and Managers representatives to serve as Vice Chair of the ETSB.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Public representative applicants must reside in Emergency Telephone System Board’s 9-1-1 service area. All members shall reside in or represent an entity within the service area of the ETSB throughout the duration of their term of office. Members representing an association or agency pursuant to Section 20-40, Paragraph (a) shall remain employed, appointed by or otherwise have representation status granted by the association or agency they represent.

Composition
The ETSB is composed of 12 Board members appointed by the DuPage County Board upon the nomination of the Chair of the County Board for a term of three years. The representatives consist of: Three members from the DuPage County Board, one of whom is designated to serve as Chair of the ETSB; two members from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, one of whom is designated to serve as Vice Chair of the ETSB; one member representing the DuPage Fire Chiefs Association; one member representing the DuPage Chiefs of Police Association; one member representing the DuPage County Sheriff; one member representing DuPage Public Safety Communications; one member representing the Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center; one member representing an emergency services agency not otherwise represented on ETSB; and one member representing the public who resides within the ETSB service area.

Chair/President
Chair Greg Schwarze

Authority
50 ILCS 750/15.4

Appointees

Additional Information

Standing Members
Jean Kaczmarek (Secretary Ex-Officio), Gwen Henry (Secretary Ex-Officio)

Financial Information
Note: This agency is included in the DuPage County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

• Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District website

Contact
Name: Keith Krestan
Title: Fire Chief
Address: 1005 School St.
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: 630-353-3000
Email: kkrestan@lwfd.org

Location
1005 School St.
Lisle, IL 60532

Responsibilities
The Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District provides a variety of services that protect the lives and property of District residents from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposures to dangerous conditions. The District encompasses five fire stations and protects the Village of Lisle, 80 percent of the Village of Woodridge (primarily west of I-355), and some unincorporated areas of DuPage County. It protects approximately 30 square miles and a population of approximately 70,000 residents. The District provides fire suppression and rescue, advanced life support ambulance service, and fire protection services. View map of the district.

Meeting Schedule
Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board

Compensation
$3,000 annually plus life insurance

Qualifications
Applicants must be electors who reside in the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District.

Composition
Five trustees

Chair/President
President Brent Frank

Authority
70 ILCS 705/4

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Regional Transportation Authority website

Contact
Name: LeAnne Redden
Title: Executive Director
Address: 175 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-913-3200

Location
175 W. Jackson Blvd
Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604

Responsibilities
The RTA's primary responsibilities are financial and budget oversight of CTA, Metra, and Pace and regional transit planning. The Board of Directors guides the RTA’s oversight responsibilities. The Board approves an annual budget and two-year financial plan. The RTA Board also reviews and approves a five-year capital plan each year, which is a blueprint of the capital activities to be funded by the RTA and executed by the CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Meeting Schedule
Third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Five years

Appointed By
County Board Chair appoints one trustee with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$25,000 annually, plus $5,000 in life insurance and $5,000 in medical insurance benefits.

Qualifications
DuPage appointee must reside in DuPage County. Appointees may not be a member of the governing board or an employee of any service board or transportation agency. Appointees also may not be an employee of the State of Illinois, or any of its departments and agencies, nor may appointees be an employee of any level of local government. Appointees may not receive any compensation from any elected or appointed office under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. However, appointees may be a member of a school board. Public citizens can also apply for membership to the RTA’s Regional Citizens Advisory Board.

Composition
16 directors, one of whom is appointed by DuPage County. Remaining appointments are made by Collar County Chairs, the Cook County Chair, and the City of Chicago. NOTE: Only the director appointed by DuPage County is shown.

Chair/President
Chair Kirk Dillard

Authority
70 ILCS 3615/3.01

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Contact
Name: Gerald T. Dietz, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Address: 625 W. Rollins Road
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Phone: 224-338-8345

Location
100 E. Maple Ave.
Roselle, IL 60172
630-980-2043

Responsibilities
The Roselle Fire Protection District is responsible for providing emergency response fire service and emergency medical services to areas of unincorporated Roselle and Itasca. The Roselle Fire Protection district does not have any fire vehicles or apparatus, fire stations, firefighters, or any equipment of its own. The Fire Protection District has an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Roselle for provision of fire protection and emergency medical services to residents and properties within the District's boundaries. The board governs the affairs and business of the fire protection district. View map of the district.

Meeting Schedule
Third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Maple Avenue address. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$3,000 annually

Qualifications
Applicants must be electors who reside in the Roselle Fire Protection District and in DuPage County.

Composition
Two trustees appointed by DuPage County and one trustee appointed by Cook County. NOTE: Only those trustees appointed by DuPage County are shown.

Chair/President
President Robert Nogan

Authority
70 ILCS 705/4

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Salt Creek Sanitary District website

Contact
Name: James Listwan
Title: Plant Manager
Address: 201 S. Route 83
P.O. Box 6600
Villa Park, IL 60181
Phone: 630-832-3411
Email: jlistwan@saltcreeksd.com

Location
201 S. Route 83
P.O. Box 6600
Villa Park, IL 60181

Responsibilities
The Salt Creek Sanitary District is operated as a private utility, responsible for providing sanitary sewer service to the Villa Park area. The Board of Trustees is the corporate authority of the Salt Creek Sanitary District, and governs the affairs and property of the District. The Board has full power to pass ordinances, rules, and regulations for the proper management and conduct of the business of the District. View map of the district.

Meeting Schedule
Third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the District Office.  View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$6,000 annually

Qualifications
Applicants may not have any financial interest in the operation of the Salt Creek Sanitary District. Applicants must be residents of the Salt Creek Sanitary District.

Composition
Three trustees

Chair/President
Vacant

Authority
70 ILCS 2405/3

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Deputy Sheriff Employment Opportunities

Contact
Name: Deborah Krygowski
Title: Assistant
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6252
Email: meritcommission@dupageco.org

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Sheriff's Merit Commission has jurisdiction over all full-time deputy sheriffs, as well as over other positions as provided by the County Board. The Commission’s responsibilities include reviewing applications to positions under its jurisdiction and certifying applicants as qualified and setting forth the minimum requirements for applicants to be considered for a position. The Commission’s review of applicants may include examinations, investigations, or any other method consistent with recognized merit principles. The Commission also provides certifications for promotion to current employees under its jurisdiction, and conducts hearings on disciplinary charges brought before the Commission.
Rules, Regulations, and Procedures (PDF).

Meeting Schedule
First Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m.  Agendas and minutes.

Term
Six years

Appointed By
The County Board Chair

Compensation
$4,800 annually

Qualifications
Commissioners shall be County residents.  No more than two of the members may be affiliated with the same political party.

Composition
Three trustees, no more than two of whom may be affiliated with the same political party.

Chair/President
Chair Tony Reyes

Authority
55 ILCS 5/3 8003

Appointees

Financial Information
Note: This agency is included in the DuPage County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

• Annual Financial Reports

Website
Suburban Bus Board - PACE website

Contact
Name: Melinda J. Metzger
Title: Executive Director
Address: 550 West Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-228-2302

Location
550 West Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Responsibilities
The Suburban Bus Board manages public transit by bus in the suburban areas of Northeast Illinois. Pace’s main objectives are to create a simpler, more convenient, and faster network of bus service. Pace also prides itself on providing quality service to people with disabilities both in the suburbs and in metropolitan Chicago. In addition to providing bus service, Pace also has an active vanpool and carpool program.

Meeting Schedule
The Board meets during the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m., except November (second Wednesday). Meetings are held at the Board's office in Arlington Heights. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Four years

Appointed By
County Board Chair appoints one member. Other members are appointed by Cook County Board Chair and Collar County Chairs.

Compensation
$10,000 annually. Board members may receive health insurance benefits.

Qualifications
All Board members must be current or past mayors or presidents of DuPage County municipalities.

Composition
13 trustees, one of whom is appointed by DuPage County. NOTE: Only the trustee appointed by DuPage County is listed.

Chair/President
Chair Richard Kwasneski

Authority
70 ILCS 3615/3a.02

Appointees

Website
West Chicago Fire Protection District website

Contact
Name: Patrick Tanner
Title: Fire Chief
Address: 200 Fremont St.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-231-2123

Location
200 Fremont St.
West Chicago, IL 60185

Responsibilities
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is dedicated to providing a variety of fire and medical services designed to protect the lives and property of fire district residents, fire department personnel, and visitors. The West Chicago Fire Protection District encompasses most of West Chicago, as well as parts of St. Charles, Warrenville, and Winfield. The District operates four fire stations and a variety of different vehicles to keep its residents safe from medical emergencies, fire emergencies, and natural disasters. View a map of the district.

Meeting Schedule
Fourth Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the District Offices. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Three years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board

Compensation
$3,000 to $4,500 annually, depending on level of certification

Qualifications
Applicants must be electors residing in the West Chicago Fire Protection District.

Composition
Fire trustees

Chair/President
President Charles Bratcher

Authority
70 ILCS 705/4

Appointees

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

Contact
Name: Phil Luetkehans
Title: Attorney at Law
Address: 105 E Irving Park Road 
Itasca, IL 60143
www.lbgalaw.com
Phone: 630-773-8500
Email: pal@lbgalaw.com

Location
Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District
P.O. Box 933 
Wheaton, IL 60189

Responsibilities
The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District has the power to take all necessary or proper steps for the extermination of mosquitoes, flies, and other insects within the district. It abates stagnant pools of water and other breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other insects. The Board governs the affairs and business of the district. The District contracts with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management to provide mosquito abatement services. View map of the District (PDF)

Meeting Schedule
One Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at Wheaton City Hall. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Four years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
None

Qualifications
Applicants must be electors who reside in the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District.

Composition
Five trustees

Chair/President
President Alan Bolds

Authority
70 ILCS 1005/5

Appointees

For inquiries:
Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management
675 Sidwell Ct.
St. Charles, IL 60174
www.clarke.com
630-894-2000
wmad@clarke.com

DuPage County Health Department
111 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-7400 ext. 7046
www.dupagehealth.org/

New options for reporting nuisance mosquitoes or standing water. 

Just go to www.clarkeportal.com/hotline to report standing water issues or high mosquito population levels from your laptop or phone.

Do you want to be notified of nighttime adult mosquito applications?  

You can sign up for notifications by going to www.clarkeportal.com/hotline. Click ‘REGISTER FOR SERVICE NOTIFICATIONS’ at the bottom. Complete the information and create your own password, then click ‘submit’. Your location will be verified to see if you live along an application route.  

Financial Information

• View Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

• View Annual Financial Reports

Website
Zoning Board of Appeals website

Contact
Name: James Stran
Title: Regulatory Services Manager
Address: 421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-407-6700

Location
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

Responsibilities
The Zoning Board of Appeals hears appeals originating from the general public and from administrative officials pertaining to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance.

Meeting Schedule
As needed. View agendas and minutes.

Term
Five years

Appointed By
County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the County Board.

Compensation
$175 per meeting plus mileage

Qualifications
Applicants must be residents of DuPage County.

Composition
Seven members, all of whom must be residents of different townships.

Chair/President
Chair Robert Kartholl

Authority
55 ILCS 5/5-12010

Appointees