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Welcome to the County of Madison, established on Sept. 14, 1812 by thegovernor of the Illinois Territory, Ninian Edwards, six years before Illinois became the 21st state in the Union. Since that time County government evolved into what it is today — a 26-member County Board andcountywide elected Board Chair. In its 200 years, the County changed the services it provides.. The pages in this document explain howyour County government operates today, who your representative and elected officials are and whatservices you receive from the county's offices and departments.Please feel free to visit or contact the County at any time if you have concerns or questions about what it iswe do. Contact information for various County office is included in this booklet. The Madison County Web site, www.madisoncountyil.gov, is also a way to learn more about Countygovernment. On it you will find a calendar, agendas and minutes of meetings held by the County Boardmembers and other committees and departments.I am always available to meet with citizens in Madison County. You can reach me by email atcslusser@madisoncountyil.gov or contact the County Board Office at (618) 296-4341 or visit Suite 165 inthe Madison County Administration Building.Thank you for thanking the time to learn more about Madison County.Sincerely,Chris SlusserMadison County Chair,Dear Citizens of Madison County,

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MADISON COUNTY BOARD COUNTY BOARD MEETING DATESMADISON COUNTY BOARD MEMBERSCOUNTY BOARD DISTRICTS MAPMADISON COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTRULES OF THE MADISON COUNTY BOARDCOUNTY BOARD COMMITTEESCOUNTY BOARD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIESMADISON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALSMADISON COUNTY JUDICIAL SUBCIRCUIT MAPMADISON COUNTY COURTSMADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENTS/OFFICE LOCATIONSMADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONSMADISON COUNTY ETHICS ORDINANCETABLE OF CONTENTS4457891516181920212335.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................____________________________________________________________________________.............................................................................................................................................

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Chris Slusser, ChairmanMick Madison, Chair Pro-Tem Dave Tanzyaus. County Administrator157 North Main St Ste 165, Edwardsville, IL 62025-963(618) 296-4341Madison County is organized under the township form of County government. The County Board Chairman is elected at large by all of thevoters in the County. The County is divided into 26 County Board Districts with equal populations. Each district elects one member to theCounty Board. The Madison County Board functions as the legislative branch of the County Government and is responsible for adopting allordinances for the governance of Madison County, approves the County budget and levies taxes.The County Board Chairman presides over the meetings of the County Board and recommends appointments for department heads andvarious boards and commissions, which is approved with advice and consent of the County Board. The County Board elects by simplemajority a member of the Board to serve as Chairperson Pro Tern and a different member of the Board to serve as Vice Chairperson ProTern for a term of two years. A Chairperson Pro Tern or Vice Chairperson Pro Tern may be removed, with or without consent.The Chairperson Pro Tem appoints Board members to serve on the standing committees of the Board. These committees maintain aninformed relationship with the departments and offices under their oversight. The Chairman of each committee regularly reports to theChairperson Pro Tem and the full Board on the operations of their respective departments. The committees study issues within their areasof responsibility that are assigned to them and submit recommendations and resolutions to the full Board for action.The County Board passes all ordinances, rules and regulations to implement the powers granted to counties. The Board approves allcontracts and expenditures and does all other acts necessary to exercise the corporate powers of the County. It has the authority to levytaxes for the support of County Government operations. The Board has the task of reviewing and adopting the County’s annual budgetsubmitted by the County Board Chairman. It purchases and maintains all real and personal property owned by the County. The Board alsoapproves and supervises the use of all federal and state grants.The County Administrator works at the direction of the County Board to carry out Board policy, to assist in the management of Boarddepartments and to coordinate operations with Countywide Officeholders. MADISON COUNTY BOARD______________________________________________________________________________The Madison County Board meets at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday ofeach month. The meetings are held in the Nelson Hagnauer CountyBoard Room (Room 203) in the Madison County AdministrationBuilding at 157 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL. 62025. Edwardsville, Illinois. The meeting dates for Fiscal Years 2022-2024are listed to the side. These meeting times and dates are subject tochange. The official weekly calendar of meetings is kept up to date bythe Madison County Clerk, Suite 109, The meeting calendar is alsoposted on the Madison County Website at www.madisoncountyil.govDecember 17, 2025January 21, 2026February 18, 2026March 18, 2026April 15, 2026May 20, 2026June 17, 2026July 15, 2026August 19, 2026September 16, 2026October 21, 2026November 18, 2026December 18, 2024January 15, 2025February 19, 2025March 19, 2025April 16, 2025May 21, 2025June 18, 2025July 16 2025August 20, 2025September 17, 2025 October 15, 2025November 19, 2025COUNTY BOARD MEETING DATES4

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Chrissy Wiley R)201 Eisenhower Dr.Bethalto, IL 62010(618) 917-7750First Term: January 2024Current Term: 2024Michael "Mick" Madison (R)30 Bethalto Lakes DriveBethalto, IL 62010(618) 792-1162First Term: 2012Current Term: 2022 (4)District 1 District 3District 4District 12District 2Fred Michael (R)9 Oakridge Dr.Highland, IL 62249(618) 830-0306First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022 (4)District 5 District 6District 7District 8District 11District 10District 9Ron Simpson(R)127 McArthur Dr.Troy, IL 62294(618) 973-2506First Term: 2025Current Term: 2022 (4)(Frank DIckerson (R) 127 E Donnewald St.Worden, IL(618) 540-6473First Term: 2023Current Term: 2024 (2)Bobby Ross (R) 306 Washington St.St. Jacob, IL 62281(618) 980-1516First term: 2020Current Term: 2022 (4)Valerie Doucleff (R)5805 Greenleaf Ave,Godfrey, IL 62035(618) 920-9610First Term: January 2021Current Term: 2022 (4)Linda Ogden (R) 9107 N. Humbert RoadGodfrey, IL 62035(618) 691-9760First Term: 2024Current Term: 2024 (4)Michael Holiday (D) 2201 EdwardsAlton, IL 62002(618) 465-6974First Term: 1998Current Term: 2022 (4)Bill Stotenborough (D)1520 Worden Ave.Alton, IL 62002( 618-) 465-5404First Term: 2021Current Term: 2022 (4)Shawndell K. Wilson (D)612 Herschbach Dr.Granite City, IL 62040(618) 350-5364First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022 (4)Dalton Gray (R) 408 Troy Ave.Troy, IL 62294(618) 296-4341First Term: 2017Current Term: 2022 (4)Don McMaster(R)562 Metzger Ave. Wood River, IL 62095(618) 806-0763First Term: 2024Current Term: 2024 (4)District 13 District 14District 15Brynn Kincheloe (R)304 Tower Dr.East Alton IL 62024(618) 876-9004First Term: 2024Current Term: 2024 (4)Terry Eaker (R)602 Montana StreetBethalto, IL 62010(618) 377-1188First Term: January2021Current Term: 2024 (4)COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS55*****Term: 2 or 4 yearsSalary: $14,495 or $16,5000 set by County Ordinance *

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Alison LaMothe (D)1931 Duke St, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 334-3207First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022 (4)John Janek (R)2811 Benson St.Granite city, IL 62040(618) 779-2970First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022 (4)Fred Schulte (R)4001 Alderwood CourtEdwardsville, IL 62035(618) 656-8118First Term: 2024Current Term: 2024 (4)District 16 District 18District 20Robert T. Meyer (R)535 Bischoff RoadGranite City, IL 62040(618) 444-8040First term: 2022Current Term: 2022 (4)District 26District 24District17District 19District 23District 22District 21Victor Valentine (D)1400 Chancellor Dr.Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 541-5975First Term: 2018Current Term: 2022 (4)Jason Palmero (R)108 Kingsbrooke Blvd.Glen Carbon, IL 62034(618) 954-1653First Term: 2022Current Term: 2024 (4)Denise Wiehardt (R) (618) Erica DriveGranite City, IL 62040(618) 550-0099First Term: 2020Current Term: 2022 (4)Nick Petrillo (D)2230 Cleveland Ave Granite City, IL 62040(618) 876-5556First Term:Current Term: 2022 (4)District 25W. Paul Nicolussi (R)221 Windridge Dr.Collinsville, IL 62234(618) 451-9549First Term: 2022Current Term: 2024 (4)Christopher Guy (R) P.O. Box 142Collinsville, IL 62234(618) 800-6520First Term: 2018Current Term: 2024 (4)**6**Linda Wolfe (r)107 Melanie LaneCollinsville, IL 62234(618) 344-0876First Term: 2024Current Term: 2024 (4)

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RULES OF THE MADISON COUNTY BOARD____________________________________________________________________________I. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARDII. BOARD MEETINGSThe Board shall meet at the time prescribed by State Statute following the General Election at which CountyBoard members are elected to seat the newly elected members. The County Board Chairman shall appoint amember of the Board to serve as Chairman Pro Tem for a term of two (2) years, with the approval of a simplemajority of the Board.a.b.The County Board Chairman and Board members shall receive such compensation as set by Boardresolution as provided by State Statute.Vacancies on the Board or in the position of County Board Chairman due to resignation or death shall befilled under the procedures prescribed by State Statute.c.Regular meetings of the Board shall be held as required by State Statute and at such other times as may bedetermined by the Board.The Board shall by resolution set the date, time and place of all regular meetings of the Board at the initialorganization meeting after each General Election. The schedule of meetings shall cover the two year session ofthe Board and shall be followed unless changed by Board resolution.Special meetings of the Board shall be held when requested by at least one-third of the members of the Board.Such requests shall be addressed in writing to the Clerk of the Board and shall specify the time, place andpurpose of the meeting. The Clerk shall make such notice to Board members and the public as is required byState Statute. The County Board Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the Board. The Chairman Pro Tem shall presidein the absence of the Chairman. Members shall be seated by districts as determined by the Board.Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern in all cases when not set aside by rulesadopted herein.The County Clerk shall prepare an agenda for each regular meeting and special meeting of the Board. Theagenda shall be sufficiently itemized to inform Board members and the public of the business to be consideredby the Board. Any Board member may place an item on the agenda by notifying the County Board Chairmanand the Clerk of the Board. Such items to be placed on the agenda shall be communicated to the County BoardChairman and the Clerk of the Board by 12:00 noon on the fourth (4th) working day prior to the appropriatemeeting, and may be referred to the appropriate committee by the County Board Chairman. New Business items shall be referred by the County Board Chairman to a committee he/she deems appropriatefor consideration. Such items shall be considered at the committee meeting following the Board meeting atwhich they were introduced. The committee shall report back to the full Board with its recommendation no laterthan the second Board meeting following the introduction of the item. The committee may recommend that theBoard approve the item, not approve the item, approve the time with the committes's recommendedamendment or request and exenstion of time to consider a matter further. The resolution shall be reintroducedin its original form and may be passed, deferated ot passed with amendments according to the wish of theBoard.a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.

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____________________________________________________________________________i.j.k.l.m.n.o.p.q.A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All questions that arise shall bedetermined by a simple majority voice or electronic vote of those present, except as otherwise provided bystatute or herein.Any member may demand a roll call vote on any question. The member demanding the roll call vote and the voteof each member shall be recorded in the minutes.Votes of the Board involving the appropriation of funds, approval of the annual budget and tax levy, the issuanceof bonds or other instruments of debt, approval of collective bargaining agreements and the fixing of salariesshall be by roll call vote.All questions involving the transfer of funds within the County Budget and appropriations and immediateemergency appropriations as provided by State Statute, shall require a two thirds (2/3) majority vote forpassage and be by roll call.All members present shall be required to vote. However, it is the duty of a Board member to determine whetheror not that Board member has a conflict of interest regarding any matter pending before the Board. In the eventof a conflict, it shall be the duty of the Board member to withdraw from any consideration of the matter, toinform the Board of the conflict and to refrain from voting on any such matter.No member may speak more than once or longer than three (3) minutes on the same subject without approvalby the County Board Chairman. This rule may be suspended by a 2/3 majority vote of the County Board.No member shall leave before the formal close of the day’s session without notifying the CountyBoard Chairman.The Order of Business at Board meetings shall generally be as follows:i. Pledge of Allegianceii. Roll Calliii. Public Inputiv. Approval of Minutesv. Presentation of Communicationsvi. Appointment Recommendationsvii. Consent Agendaviii. Standing Committee Reports & Resolutionsix. New Businessx. Recess or AdjournmentProcedure for Public Input at County Board MeetingsFifteen minutes shall be set-aside at the beginning of each County Board meeting for the purpose of allowingmembers of the public or county employees to make comments to the County Board or ask questions. Each speaker shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board.Anyone wishing to address the Board will be required to pre-register by filing a completed Request To Address TheBoard Form with the County Clerk’s Office by 12:00 noon on the second working day before the Board Meetingday, (e.g. on the Monday preceding a Wednesday County Board Meeting).i.ii.iii.

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____________________________________________________________________________iv.v.vi.vii.viii.ix.The County Board Chairman will have the prerogative to determine the order of the speakers and theprocedures to be followed in making the presentations.There will be no audio/visual aid allowed during the public input period.All speakers will be required to address the Board from the designated location in the Boardroom,using the microphone provided. All comments will be recorded and made part of the official record of themeeting.The Chairman will refer all questions to the appropriate Board Committee, Elected Official or Department Headfor a response at a later date.Dialogue between the speakers and Board members will be allowed.Each presentation shall be in consonance with good taste and decorum befitting the occasion and the dignity ofthe meeting. Shouting, load statements, threats, name calling, offensive personal references or other improperconduct are strictly forbidden.The County Board Chairman shall determine the procedures to be followed should any person wish to video tapeor otherwise record the Board meeting.r.III. BOARD COMMITTEES Standing Committees are created by resolution of the Board.Committee meetings may be called by the Committee Chairman or by a majority of the committee members.A majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum for transacting business. All questions that ariseshall be determined by a simple majority voice vote of those present, except as otherwise provided by statute orherein.Committees shall set a regular meeting date each month. Notice of all meetings shall be placed on the CountyBoard Calendar, which is maintained by the County Clerk. Committee Chairmen are responsible for placing allcommittee meetings on the calendar and providing an agenda of each meeting. All meetings shall be held incompliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Sufficient notice of changes of meeting dates and times must begiven to the County Clerk to allow compliance with the Open Meetings Act.Minutes shall be kept on all committee meetings, including separate minutes of any executive sessions, withcopies sent to the County Clerk's Office for distribution to committee members. A file of minutes for eachcommittee shall be kept in the County Clerk's Office to be used by Boardmembers and the public. All minutes of executive sessions shall be kept in a separate file by the County Clerk,with disposition handled according to law.All committees all report to the Board in writing stating their findings and opinionson items referred to them. The report and/or resolutions shall be signed by the majorityof the committee present. A minority report may be presented and, if so presented, shall be signed by theminority members.All items to be placed on the Board agenda shall be communicated to the County Board Chairman and theCounty Clerk by 12:00 noon on the fourth (4th) working day prior to the appropriate meeting.a.b.c.d.e.f.g.

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All Board members shall notify the Chairman of their committees if they are going to be unable to attend acommittee meeting twenty four (24) hours in advance. If such notification is not possible, a Board member who isgoing to be absent from a committee meeting is asked to notify the CountyBoard Office as soon as possible. A portion of a Committee meeting may be set-aside, at the discretion of the Committee Chairman, for the purposeof allowing members of the public or county employees to make comments to the Committee or ask questions.The Chairman shall have the prerogative to determine the order of speakers and the procedures to be followed inmaking presentations. Each presentation shall be in consonance with good taste and decorum befitting theoccasion and the dignity of the meeting. Shouting, load statements, threats, name calling, offensive personalreferences or other improper conduct are strictly forbidden. The Committee Chairman shall determine the procedures to be followed should any person wish to video tape orotherwise record the Committee meeting.____________________________________________________________________________h.i.j.IV. COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMANThe County Board Chairman shall appoint the members of the standing and special committees established byBoard resolution, with the approval of the Board. The Chairman shall be an ex- officio member of all Boardcommittees. Committee assignments shall remain until the next County Board election and qualification ofmembers, unless changed by action of the Chairman of the County Board.The County Board Chairman shall implement the decisions and policies of the Board. The County Board Chairmanshall appoint the Director of Administration, Department Heads and other Officials as required by statute, withapproval of the Board.The County Board Chairman shall appoint members of public boards, commissions, and committees as arerequired by Illinois Statutes. These appointments shall be subject to approval by simple majority vote of the Board.The County Board Chairman will work with the Director of Administration and County Auditor to prepare a draftCounty Budget for presentation to the Finance & Government Operations Committee for consideration andrecommendation to the full Board. In preparing the draft budget the County Board Chairman may consult withother Board Committee Chairmen, Elected Officeholders and Department Heads as the Chairman determines to beappropriate and necessary. The draft budget shall be presented to the Finance & Government OperationsCommittee by September 15th of each year.Any ordinance passed, adopted or otherwise enacted by the Board shall be presented to theCounty Board Chairman before it becomes effective. If the County Board Chairman approves such ordinance,resolution or motion, he shall sign it and it shall become law on the date prescribed; if not, he/she shall return it tothe Board within ten (10) business days with his objections and the Board shall proceed to reconsider the matterat its next meeting, to be held within thirty (30) business days of the boards receipt of the County BoardChairman’s objections. If after such reconsideration a majority of the members of the Board pass such ordinance,it shall become effective on the date prescribed but not earlier than the date of passage following reconsideration.If any ordinance is not returned by the County Board Chairman to the Board within ten (10) business days after is itpresented to him, it shall become effective at the end of the tenth (10th) day. (As per the provisions of 55 ILCS5/2-1005.)a.b.c.d.e.

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V. COUNTY BOARD OFFICE - ADMINISTRATORa.b.c.The County Administrator shall assist any County Board member or County Board committee indrafting resolutions and the County Board office shall provide typing assistance or photocopyingservice related to Board or committee business.The County Administrator shall coordinate and implement the actions of the County Board andshall attend County Board Committee meetings as required.The County Administrator, under the direction of the County Board Chairman, shall direct theoverall management of all departments under the jurisdiction of the Board including theadministration and management oversight to these offices, as well as coordination of operationswith Elected Officeholders.VI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERSThe County Auditor and County Treasurer shall present financial reports at each Board meeting up to the firstday of the month in which the meeting is held showing receipts, disbursements, investments and balances ineach of the County budgets and funds.The County Auditor shall assist and advise the Board in all matters of finance and contracts, and specificallyassist and advise the County Board Chairman and Government & Finance Operations Committee in thepreparation of the annual County budget.The County Auditor shall audit all financial reports and statements of Officeholders and Department Headswhen due, whether made pursuant to State Statute or by direction of the County Board Chairman and Board.The County Clerk, as Clerk of the Board, shall keep the County Calendar of meetings, post agendas and notifyBoard members of committee meetings.The County Clerk shall provide a copy of the proceedings of all regular and special meetings of the Board toeach Board member at least five (5) working days before the next regular meeting of the Board. The County Clerk shall mail the agenda for each regular and special Board meeting, or provide e- mailnotification of the agenda’s availability on the County’s website, not less than three (3) working days prior tothe scheduled regular or special Board meeting.a.b.c.d.e.f.____________________________________________________________________________

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COUNTY BOARD COMMITTEESBuilding & Zoning Mick Madison, Chair Frank Dickerson Bobby Ross Terry Eaker Nick Petrillo John Janek Fred MichaelHealth Department & Mental HealthDoc Holliday, Chair Bill StoutenboroughDon McMasterBrynn KincheloeChrissy WileyPaul NicolussiJason PalmeroPublic Safety Terry Eaker, Chair Ron SimpsonVal DoucleffLinda OgdenBill StoutenboroughChrissy WileyBob MeyerAlison LamotheFinance, &Government OperationsChris Guy, Chair Mick MadisonLinda OgdenDalton GrayBob MeyerJohn JanekLinda WolfeJason PalmeroSewer Facilities Denise Wiehardt, Chair Shawndell Wilson Bob Meyer Nick Petrillo John Janek Fred SchulteJason PalmeroGrantsDenise Wiehardt, Chair Ron SimpsonFrank DickersonVal DoucleffShawndell WilsonVic ValentineAlison LamotheFred SchulteJudiciaryChrissy Wiley, Chair Doc HollidayDon McMasterBrynn KincheloeNick PetrilloFred SchulteChris Guy Personnel & Labor RelationsDalton Gray, Chair Frank DickersonVal DoucleffVic ValentineJohn JanekLinda WolfeChris Guy____________________________________________________________________________Government RelationsJason Palmero, ChairTerry EakerLinda OgdenShawndell WilsonDalton GrayAlison LamotheDenise WiehardtJason PalmeroRon SimpsonExecutive Committee Chris Slusser, Chair Bobby Ross Denise Wiehardt Chris Guy Terry Eaker Mick Madison Dalton Gray Doc Holliday Chrissy WileyFrank DickersonJason Palmero15Transportation Bobby Ross, Chair Fred Michael Doc Holliday Paul Nicolussi Vic Valentine Linda Wolfe Fred Schulte Jason Palmero Central ServicesFrank DIckerson, chair Bobby Ross Mick Madison Don McMaster Brynn Kincheloe Linda Wolfe Paul Nicolussi Fred Michael

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COUNTY BOARD COMMITTEES RESPONSIBILITIESBuilding and Zoning Committee Oversee Building and Zoning Department Provides liaison with Zoning Board of Appeals and County Regional Planning Commission Recommends needed amendments to the County’s Zoning Ordinance, Environmental Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Mobile Home Regulations and Building/Housing Codes · Review and approve subdivision plats Review and recommend action on Zoning Board of Appeals decisions Oversee County’s solid waste inspection and recycling programs Provide liaison between County Board and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Oversee the County’s involvement in regional, State and Federal storm water control programs Approves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinanceCentral Services CommitteeOversees Information technology Department and Building and Facilities DepartmentRecommends needed enhancements to the County’s information management facilities, including local area networks, data center,mainframe operations, telephone systems, e-mail, Intranet and Internet applicationsProvides liaison between County Board and Elected Officials relative to information system prioritiesRecommends needs for new or remodeled facilitiesRecommends janitorial and waste disposal servicesOversees utility managementApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinanceExecutive CommitteeWorks with all Departments and Elected OfficialsProvides a forum for discussion of issues impacting major policy decisionsDirect labor negotiationsHears and decides grievances concerning Department Heads and other management personnel according to Personnel PoliciesSupervises overall planning of general operations of county governmentFinance and Government Operations CommitteeOversees Administrative Services, Safety and Risk Management DepartmentsProvides liaison with Auditor, County Clerk/Recorder, Regional Office of Education and TreasurerProvides general liaison with other Elected Officials as neededApproves or recommends worker’s compensation and general liability settlements, and property and stopWorks with County Board Chairman to develop and recommend an annual budget and tax levy ordinanceAuthorizes and takes formal bids according to purchasing ordinance and refers bids to appropriate committees and departments for reviewand recommendationApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinance Grants CommitteeOversees Community Development and Employment and Training Departments Provides liaison with Workforce Development Board andPark and Recreation Grant Commission Reviews grant opportunities and recommends approval of grant applicationsMakes recommendations on all loans and grants made to developers and municipalities/townshipsApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinance16

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Government Relations Committee· Works with all Departments and Elected Officials to identify needed legislative changes Provides liaison between County and other local governments (municipalities, townships and special purpose districts) Works with County Board Chairman to develop County’s legislative agenda and to communicate legislative needs to State and Federallegislative contingentsReviews executive session minutes bi-annually and recommends for release to County BoardHealth Department CommitteeOversees Health DepartmentWorks with Health Advisory Committee to develop program priorities and to prepare periodic updates to the IPLANProvides liaison between County Health Board (County Board) and other State and local government entities and other groups relativeto issues concerning public health and bioterrorism responsesJudiciary CommitteeProvides liaison with Circuit Court Circuit Clerk, Child Advocacy Center, State’s Attorney, Sheriff –Jail operations, Probation and CourtServices, Juvenile Detention Home, Public Defender and Jury CommissionWorks with appropriate Elected Officials to coordinate criminal justice operations and recommend changes in proceduresPersonnel and Labor Relations CommitteeProvide liaison between County Board and Elected Officials concerning personnel and labor relations issuesOversee the personnel and labor relations aspects of the operations of County Board DepartmentsOversee County’s health benefits program and recommend program changesRecommend stop loss insurance coverageOversee County employee benefit programs and recommend necessary or desirable changesHear and decide grievances under appropriate labor agreements and County Board personnel policiesReview and approve all employee related functions such as health fairs and fund raising events Public Safety CommitteeOversee Emergency Management, Animal Care and Control and License Investigation DepartmentsProvides liaison with 9-1-1 Emergency Management Telephone System, Sheriff – Patrol Operations and CoronerReview and recommend emergency management planWorks with appropriate Departments and Elected Officials to coordinate County’s ability to respond to public safety and emergencyresponse situations, including police activities, criminal investigations and homeland security issuesProvide liaison between County Board and Humane Society and State/Federal law enforcement agenciesWorks with County Board Chairman (Liquor Commissioner) to enforce County Liquor Ordinance and liquor license issuesApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinanceTransportation CommitteeOversees the Highway DepartmentRecommends the purchase and sale of rights of wayProvide liaison between the County Board and the Madison County Transit DistrictProvides liaison between the County Board and the State and Federal Departments of Transportation Monitor IDOT and Federal DOTprograms, policies and regulationsApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinanceSewer Facilities CommitteeOversees the Sewer Department (Special Service Area #1)Recommends and oversees additional special services areas as desirable or necessaryMonitors State and Federal regulations concerning sewer facilitiesProvide liaison between the County Board and regional sewer systems as necessaryApproves or recommends Board approval of expenditures according to purchasing ordinance17

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Circuit Clerk David Michael (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 382Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 296-4011Salary $123,000 State Stipend $6,500First Term: 2020Current Term: December 2024AuditorNick Novacich (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 354Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4150Salary $123,000State Stipend $6,500First Term: 2024Current Term:December 2024Coroner Patrick McRae (R)155 N. Main St.,Suite 120Edwardsville, IL (618) 296-4470Salary $123,000State Stipend $6,500First Term: 2024Current Term: December 2024Linda Andreas (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 109Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4482Salary$123,000First Term: 2022Current Term:December 2022Mike Babcock (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 125Edwardsville. IL 62025(618) 296-7470Salary: $123,000First Term: 2024Current Term: December 2024COUNTY BOARD ELECTED OFFICIALS____________________________________________________________________________Tom Haine (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 402Edwardsville, IL 62025(618)296-5381Salary $206,715First Term: 2020Current Term: December 2024County Clerk/RecorderTreasurer State's AttorneySheriff Jeff Connor (R)405 Randle St.Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-6087Salary $150,115First Term: 2022Current Term:December 2022Regional Superintendent Robert Werden (R)157 N. Main St., Suite 438Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4530Salary $116,746First Term: 2019Current Term: July 2023Superintendent of SchoolsCircuit Clerk

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ASSOCIATE JUDGESappointedCounty-wideFirst Term: 2020Current Term: 2020THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURTJohn Hackett____________________________________________________________________________,155 N. Main St., Fourth FloorEdwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4576COURT LOCATIONSCourthouse (296-4580) — 155 N. Main St., EdwardsvilleCriminal Justice Center (296-4580) — 500 Ramey St., EdwardsvilleAlton Area Court (462-5712) — 1700 E. Broadway, AltonPROBATION CENTERSEdwardsville (618) 296-5127 — Clay Street, EdwardsvilleAndrewCarruthersNeil SchroederEmily JohnsonNielsonRon MotilChief JudgeKyle NappDennis RuthSarah SmithCIRCUIT JUDGESAmy Mahere l e c t e dVeronicaArmoutiJanet HeflinRonald FosterA. Ryan JumperMartinMengarelliRon SlemmerMaureenSchuetteChristopherBauerChristopher ThrelkeldAmy SholarAngela DonohooTim Berkley20Sub-Circuit 1First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022Sub-Circuit 1First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022Sub-Circuit 1First Term: 2022Current Term: 2022County-wideFirst Term: 2008Retained: 2014County-wideFirst Term: 2012Retained: 2018County-wideFirst Term: 2018Current Term: 2018County-wideFirst Term: 2025Current Term: 2025County-wideFirst Term: 2018Current Term: 2018JustinZimmermanPat King

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MADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENT ADDRESSES____________________________________________________________________________Courthouse: 155 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Criminal Justice Center: 509 Ramey Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Administration Building: 157 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Wood River Facility: 101 East Edwardsville, Wood River, IL 62095Administrative Services/ProcurementAnimal Care and ControlAuditorBoard of ReviewBuilding & ZoningChief County Assessment OfficerChild Advocacy CenterCircuit ClerkAlton Traffic DivisionCollinsville Traffic DivisionCircuit CourtCommunity DevelopmentCounty AdministratorCounty BoardCounty Clerk/RecorderCounty CoronerCriminal Justice Center - CourtCriminal Justice Center - Circuit ClerkEmergency Management AgencyEmployment & TrainingFacilities ManagementHealth DepartmentHighway DepartmentInformation TechnologyJury CommissionJuvenile Detention HomeLaw LibraryLicense InvestigationLiquor CommissionerMaps & PlatsMental HealthProbation & Court ServicesPublic DefenderPublic RelationsRecorderRegional Superintendent of SchoolsSafety & Risk ManagementSheriffSpecial Service Area No. 1State's AttorneyTreasurerVeteran's Assistance CommissionWorkforce Development911 Emergency Telephone SystemDepartmentTelephone Address(618) 296-4951(618) 692-1701(618) 296-4011(618) 692-6210(618) 296-4468(618) 692-6270(618) 296-5366(618) 296-4470(618) 462-3213(618) 343-3376(618) 296-4580(618) 692-8940(618) 296-4341(618) 296-4341(618) 692-6290(618) 296-4150(618) 296-4580(618) 296-4470(618) 296-4478(618) 692-8942(618) 296-4560(618) 692-8954(618) 296-4540(618) 296-4555(618) 296-4599(618) 692-1002(618) 296-5921(618) 296-5205(618) 296-4341(618) 296-4586(618) 296-4357(618) 692-6255(618) 692-7474(618) 296-4475(618) 296-4530(618) 296-4567(618) 692-6087(618) 931-3400(618) 296-5381(618) 296-7470(618) 296-4554(618) 296-4318(618) 296-5911Suite 59, Admin Bldg8501 State Route 143, EdwardsvilleSuite 382, Admin BldgSuite 222, Admin Bldg.Suite 254, Admin BldgSuite 229, Admin Bldg.Wood River FacilitySuite 120, Courthouse1700 E. Broadway, Alton125 S. Center, Collinsville4th Floor, CourthouseSuite 312, Admin BidgSuite 165, Admin BldgSuite 165, Admin BldgSuite 109, Admin BldgSuite 354, Admin BldgCriminal Justice CenterCriminal Justice CenterWood River FacilityWood River FacilitySuite 57, Admin BldgWood River Facility7037 Marine Road, EdwardsvilleSuite 29, Admin BldgSuite 6, Courthouse100 W. 5th Ave., EdwardsvilleBasement, CourthouseSuite 254, Admin BldgSuite 165, Admin BldgSuite 229, Admin BldgSuite 380, Admin BldgClay St., EdwardsvilleSuite 397, Admin BldgSuite 211, Admin BldgSuite 438, Admin BldgSuite 159, Admin Bldg405 Randle, Edwardsville301 E. Chain of Rocks, Granite CitySuite 402 Admin BldgSuite 125, Admin BldgSuite 115, Admin BldgWood River FacilityWood River Facility21

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PURCHASING157 North Main St., Ste. 59, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1963(618) 296-4951The department provides for the supervision of the purchasing of all supplies and equipment for all departments and offices ofCounty Government in accordance with the regulations set forth in the County’s Purchasing Manual and Ordinance. The departmentalso manages the internal mail operation and the information desk, as well as overseeing the vehicle maintenance operation. ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL8501 State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-1701 The Animal Care and Control Department is a division of the Health Department. It performs numerous functions, most of which aremandated by the Illinois Animal Care and Control Act. This department provides services relating to stray Animal Care and Control,rabies prevention, the killing or injuring of all domestic animals or poultry, animal bite investigations and impoundment of bitinganimals. Animal Care and Control operates a pound that houses stray and unwanted animals and provides patrol and pick up service for stray,injured and unwanted animals. They also provide veterinary services for the care of stray and injured animals. And, if necessary, theywill provide euthanasia for animals that are too sick or injured to be adoptedor are not adopted in a reasonable time. State law mandates County registration of domestic animals. Animal Care and Control keeps those registration records, also registersall dogs and cats that are vaccinated for rabies and issues a rabies tag which can be used to identify lost animals.MADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENTS____________________________________________________________________________AUDITOR157 North Main St., Ste. 382 Edwardsville, IL 62025-0586(618) 296-4011 The Auditor’s Office is the primary department for auditing and accounting of all County funds. In essence, it is the public accountingbranch of County Government. The main functions of the Auditor and his employees are numerous. They audit all claims against theCounty and recommend payment or rejection of bills to the County Board, collect and maintain statistical information on the operatingcosts of the various County offices and departments, and recommend approval or disapproval of all orders for supplies. Additionally,they keep complete records of all contracts entered into by the County Board and all authorized County officials, submitting quarterlyreports to the Board with complete information on all financial operations of the County. As the general financial accountant of theCounty, the Auditor maintains a continuous internal audit of all accounts. He and his staff audit the receipts of the various Countyoffices presented for deposit with the County Treasurer. The Auditor also maintains a record of all insurance policies held by theCounty.23BOARD OF REVIEW157 North Main St., Ste.222, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1964 (618) 692-6210 The Board of Review (BOR) is a three-member board appointed by the County Board Chairman with the advice and consent of theCounty Board. It is the final assessment and equalization authority for property tax purposes at the County level. The BOR is governed bythe Property Tax Code of the State of Illinois and its own operating procedures.The BOR is charged with the duty of ensuring that all property tax assessments in the County are full, fair and equitable. It may raise orlower any assessment under its jurisdiction, either on its own motion or upon written complaint by the owner/taxpayer. Writtencomplaints must be filed within thirty days of the publication of the new assessment list by the Chief County.

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CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICE157 North Main St., Ste.229, Edwardsville, IL 62025-1964 (618) 692-6270 The Department functions to ensure that the property tax assessments and records are kept accurate and up-to-date for all properties throughoutMadison County. The Chief County Assessment Officer supervises and assists township assessors in the preparation of annual propertyassessment records and certifies township assessments to ensure they comply with uniform standards. In this capacity, the office checks alltownship assessment books to ensure that each property assessment records and certifies township assessments to ensure they comply withuniform standards. In this capacity, the office checks all township assessment books to ensure that each parcel of land is accounted for, excludingstate exempt property. This office also reviews all township tax codes to check the accuracy of the records.. It is the job of the Assessment Office topublish lists of changes and assessments in non-quadrennial years and publish a list of every parcel of land in the County in quadrennial years withthe accompanying assessed valuation of each parcel. This office prepares an abstract of the assessor’s books and certifies this abstract with theBoard of Review. In addition, they review all complaints filed with the Board of Review to check recent sales and make property record cards foreach complaint.24BUILDING & ZONING157 N. Main St., Suite 254 Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4468The Building and Zoning Department is a multifaceted operation that oversees the County’s development controls, planning operation, buildingcodes and environmental regulations. Its function is primarily to ensure orderlydevelopment of land use throughout the County. The Department supervises all matters related to new subdivisions, zoning, and building permitsfor those residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Madison County. They are also responsible for land use planning, primarily through thedevelopment and implementation of a comprehensive plan.The Department also processes applications for building permits and recommends approval (or disapproval ) of those permits, based on whicheveris in the best interest of promoting the conservation of property values as well as public health, safety, comfort and general welfare. Once a permithas been granted, this office is then in charge of inspecting the construction activities. They also administer and enforce the Property MaintenanceCode that insures the upkeep of existing structures and the Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Ordinance. It also has the responsibilityto recommend the adoption of new or revised County ordinances concerning regulations of land development throughout the County.Building and Zoning also administers the County’s sanitation services and manages the natural resources of Madison County. It administersordinances related to noxious weeds, private sewage disposal, and air and water pollution, among others.Other responsibilities include the licensing and inspection of landfills, the enforcement of illegal dumping laws, the planning for future solid wasteneeds and facilities, and the recycling program. In addition to regulating and supervising matters relating to solid waste disposal and sewagetreatment facilities, they also work on preparations of County-wide plans for the long-term management of sanitation services.Assessment Officer or September 10th, whichever is later. Any written decision of the BOR may be appealed to the Illinois Property Tax AppealBoard (PTAB). The BOR must prepare and defend its actions before PTAB in all appeals filed from Madison County. The BOR mayalso assist the State’s Attorney’s Office in resolution of tax objection cases.The BOR must also process and forward all applications for property tax exemptions to the Illinois Department of Revenue, process all applicationsfor the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, process all Home Improvement Exemption applications, correct names and legaldescriptions, add omitted properties to the tax rolls, compile and certify to the County Clerk a list of all properties entitled to an Enterprise Zoneabatement and remove any pollution control facilities from the tax rolls after certification by the State of Illinois.As the final equalization authority, the BOR must calculate tentative intra-county equalization factors (township multipliers), publish the tentativemultipliers and hold a public hearingbefore adopting the final township multipliers. Written notice of the change due to the multiplier is mailed to the taxpayer. Any excessive increasedue to application of the multiplier may be appealed to the PTAB within 30 days of the date of the postmark on the notice..

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CIRCUIT COURT155 N. Main St,, Suite 405, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 296-4580The Circuit Court for the Third Judicial Circuit in Madison County is staffed by eight Circuit Judges and thirteen Associate Judges. The ThirdJudicial Circuit also includes Bond County, where there is one resident Circuit Judge who is assisted from time to time by an Associate Judgefrom Madison County. In addition to the judges, there are numerous non-judicial employees of the Circuit Court including administrative personnel,court reporters and bailiffs. The Circuit Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction and under the Illinois Constitution has original jurisdiction to hear all judicial matters. Thecourt system is divided into divisions which include Criminal, Civil, Domestic Relations, Traffic, Misdemeanor, Small Claims, MiscellaneousRemedies, Chancery, Probate and Juvenile. The Circuit Court in Madison County maintains branch facilities at Alton, Granite City and Collinsvillefor the disposition of Traffic, Misdemeanor and Small Claims cases. The Circuit Court has the duty to call citizens for service on petit juries and for Grand Jury duty. The Court issues summonses for jurors to serveon jury duty, summonses to citizens to testify as witnesses and warrants for the arrest of persons charged with crimes.CIRCUIT CLERK 155 N. Main St,, Suite 120, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 296-4470The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Madison County is elected by the people to a four-year term. The overall responsibility of the Circuit Clerk is tocreate and maintain case records, receive fines and fees, and manage circuit court dockets. The varied duties of the Circuit Clerk include the collection and safeguarding of all court monies and their distribution to state, county andmunicipal agencies. The Clerk is also the keeper of the official court seal and issues all court summonses and subpoenas. The Clerk of the Circuit Court, or one of his deputies, attends sessions of the court, documenting and preserving complete. CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER101 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 296-5366The mission of the Madison County Child Advocacy Center is to minimize the trauma to any child who is involved in allegations of sexual abuseand/or serious physical abuse and the subsequent investigation of those allegations. Specially trained staff at the Center will coordinatechildren’s interviews in this neutral, child-friendly setting as part of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team that includes representatives of theState’s Attorney’s Office, Law Enforcement, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, medical and mental health professionals.Protection and the best interests of each child will be foremost in all recommendations related to investigation, prosecution, advocacy, resourcereferrals and case management. records of all proceedings and judgments thereof. The Clerk is also responsible for taking custody andsecuring the integrity of case evidence and exhibits. Currently, all case filings are automated in the Madison County Clerk’s office. Informationon cases is accessible to the public at computer terminals located at the office and in the lobby of the Courthouse.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT157 N. Main St,, Ste 312, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 692-8940The Community Development Department is responsible to the County Board for the management of various federal and state grants receivedby the County. The major programs include: the Community Development Block Grant Program, the HOME program, Energy Assistance,Weatherization, Community Services Block Grant and the Lead Hazard Control Program. The Community Development program is designed primarily to provide funding directly to cities, villages and townships within the County. TheEnergy Assistance, Weatherization and Lead Hazard Control programs are intended to provide assistance directly to income eligiblehouseholds. The Community Services program provides assistance directly to individual households primarily through contracts with social 25

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service organizations located within the County. The HOME program is designed to expand the availability of affordable housing for low andvery low income households. HOME program provides local governments the flexibility to decide what kinds of housing assistance are most propriate to meet local housingneeds.Additionally the Department works to encourage appropriate economic development activity in Madison County.Over time, many new programs and services have been created to assist businesses in retaining and expanding economicopportunities. There are three state designated Enterprise Zones managed by the Department within the County. Various programs areavailable to businesses, including low interest loans, to help with the expansion of employment opportunities. Madison County communities areable to access low interest loans for infrastructure needs in support of job creation efforts. Further information on available programs andservices, eligibility guidelines and application procedures can be obtained by contacting the Department at the above address and phone.COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR157 N.. Main St. , Suite 165, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 296-4341The County Administrator, under the supervision of the County Board Chairman, coordinates and implements the actionsof the County Board, directs the day-to-day operation of County facilities, programs, and personnel and providesstaff support to the County Board in policy-making. The County Administrator has direct supervision over the appointeddepartment heads and coordinates overall County operations with Elected Officials. The County Administrator also advises the County Board onissues of overall management of the departments under its jurisdiction.COUNTY CLERK157 N.. Main St. , Suite 109, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 296-4482In essence, the Office of the County Clerk can be described as the clerical arm of Madison County Government. In one aspect of this capacity,the County Clerk serves as Clerk to the County Board. The Clerk, or an appointee of the Clerk, attends all meetings of the County Board,performing such duties as officially filing all matters to be brought before the Board, notifying all Board members of meetings, preparing andpublishing the minutes of the Board meetings and keeping accurate files of Board minutes. On a day-to-day basis, the Office of the County Clerk administers services to the general public, such as issuing marriage licenses,commissioning notary publics, receiving delinquent taxes, and publishing an annual County Directory of the personnel and elected officials forboth County and municipal office holders. They also maintain population statistics and assessed valuation records for the County as well as forvarious school districts, townships and municipalities.Furthermore, the County Clerk’s Office is charged with the task of administering and delivering tax services. They annually calculate the ratefor various taxing authorities and work with the Chief County Assessment Official, Board of Review, County Auditor, County Treasurer andInformation Technology Department to issue property tax bills. Other responsibilities of the Clerk include conducting and administering voter registration services; managing all election proceedings;maintaining records of the County’s vital statistics, including birth, death and marriage certificates; and reporting such statistics to the State, asrequired by law.26

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DELINQUENT TAXESJOSEPH E. MEYER & ASSOCIATES141 St. Andrews Ave. ,Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 656-2744The Madison County Board acts as Trustee for all taxing districts for parcels of real estate that have gone through the annual tax auction unsold.Under the supervision of the Property Trustee Committee of the County Board, the firm of Joseph E. Meyer & Associates operates a programintended to collect delinquent taxes on behalf of all taxing bodies in Madison County and to return these delinquent tax parcels to privateownership.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY101 E. Edwardsville Road, Suite 260, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 296-4478The Emergency Management Agency (formerly E.S.D.A.) serves as the coordinating agency for all emergency preparedness operations in theCounty. This department maintains equipment and personnel to manage natural disaster operations and to protect County residents in theevent of a man-made disaster. EMA is responsible for issuing official warnings to the public in the event of emergency or disaster conditions. They will conduct evacuation,rescue and rehabilitation operations, coordinating the activities of local police departments and the County Sheriff’s Department relative to adisaster situation.EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING101 E. Edwardsville Road,, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 692-8942The Madison County Employment and Training Department’s primary responsibilities are to administer employment and training programsunder the Workforce Investment Act, the Welfare-to-Work program and other state and federal funding sources. A focus of Madison CountyEmployment and Training is to create partnerships between business and government that will establish services that prepare customers foremployment. All the services offered by the Department are designed to assist either business or job seekers. These services include job listings,employment training, skills assessment, career counseling, job search assistance, vocational training, on-the-job training tax, credit programs,recruitment assistance, youth employment and training programs, referral services and many other types of employer/employee assistance. The Madison County Employment and Training Department has offices in both Madison and Bond Counties. There are offices located in IllinoisEmployment Training Centers Alton, Glen Carbon and Granite City.27COUNTY CORONER157 N.. Main St. , Suite 351, Edwardsville, IL. 62025(618) 296-4150The Office of the County Coroner is staffed by the elected County Coroner and appointed Deputy Coroners. The Coroner investigates all sudden,natural and violent deaths in the County that occur under unusual or questionable circumstances to determine the cause and manner of death. Atthe discretion of the Coroner, a post-mortem examination by staff pathologists may be authorized to ascertain this information. The Coronerissues death certificates and cremationpermits. At the discretion of the Coroner, a jury may be summoned and an inquest conducted where criminal activities are suspected. The essence of thejuror’s responsibility is to establish the cause and manner of death (suicide, homicide, accident, natural or undetermined).

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT157 N. Main St., Suite 57, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-5240The Buildings & Lands Department provides preventative, corrective, and daily maintenance of all County-owned buildings and lands, with theexception of highways and bridges. Other vital services of the department include energy management, janitorial services, grounds maintenance,architectural coordination, construction contract administration and snow removal. This department provides various services for the Countyfacilities and their employees. The bulk of their responsibilities involve the proper care and maintenance of County buildings and lands to insure thefull utilization of all county owned property..HEALTH DEPARTMENT101 E. Edwardsville Road,, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 692-8954The Madison County Health Department is the entity certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health to undertake the planning andimplementation of a community health program designed to address the priority community health needs of Madison County residents. TheDepartment provides a core of services in the areas of potable water supplies, food protection, and infectious disease control and community healtheducation. Other programs re instituted as local needs are identified and resources to support addressing those needs are found.HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT7037 Marine Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4540This department ensures that the highway network within Madison County is adequate to meet the needs of business, industry and private citizens.The County Engineer, under the direction of the County Board, makes improvements to and maintains the County-owned highways and bridges. Someof these duties include maintaining the shoulders, ditches, drainage structures and pavement surfaces on County roads. The Department also providesinspection of all County and township bridges every two years; reporting the findings to Springfield as required by Statute. Other duties of the HighwayDepartment include maintaining highway and construction equipment, snow and ice removal, signing and roadside mowing.In conjunction with the Transportation Committee of the County Board, the County Engineer sets priorities for highway construction, administers thepreparing and letting of contract proposals for bridge and road construction, and directs the engineering staff through contract completion. TheCounty Highway Department cooperates with State and local road districts to construct or maintain connecting highways (including the Federal AidSystem).INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY157 N. Main St., Suite 29, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4555Madison County’s Information Technology Department provides computing services for all County Offices. The Department works to facilitate moreefficient and economical operations within and among the departments by developing and implementing computerized systems to handle largevolumes of data. In addition, the computerization of County information allows for more flexibility in preparing various reports and studies. TheDepartment is governed by the County Board Central Services Committee. Some examples of tasks Information Technology carries out for other departments include supporting the software used to assess property, calculatetax rates, prepare tax bills and collect property taxes; payment of bills, etc. as authorized by other departments and officials; designing, converting andmaintaining record systems for offices; producing reports on data stored at the request of County offices; support of the County's LAN, MAN and WANnetworks; support of the County's data center; and support of County networked services such as Internet, email and web services.For more information on highlights of the Information Technology Department, please refer to the Madison County web site atwww.madisoncountyil.gov..28

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JURY COMMISSION155 N. Main St., Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4599The Jury Commission is created by statute and consists of three persons appointed by the Circuit Judges. The jury commissioners prepare ageneral list that consists of all registered voters, licensed drivers and holders of Illinois Identification Cards that reside in Madison County. From thecombined list the jury commissioners prepare a secondary list known as the active jury list. The Chief Judge certifies the number of petit jurorsrequired each month and the jury commissioners draw, by random electronic process, the required number of names from the active jury list. Thesame general procedure is followed for Grand Juries and Coroner’s Juries. Summonses are then mailed to the persons whose names have beendrawn. The jury commissioners also consider requests of citizens to be excused from jury duty.JUVENILE DETENTION HOME100 W. Fifth Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-1001The Juvenile Detention Home is a 42 bed facility which serves as the County’s temporary placement center for juveniles awaiting court decisionson their cases. Correctional officers work mainly at this facility. The Detention Home provides teaching services for continuing education whilejuveniles are housed in the facility as well as internal and community recreational opportunities for the juveniles. The officers also providecounseling and social service activities relative to the individual cases.LAW LIBRARY155 N. Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-5921The Madison County Law Library is located in the basement of the Courthouse in Edwardsville. The Madison County Board maintains the librarywith advice from the circuit judges as defined at 55 ILCS 5/5-39001. The Circuit Clerk collects a fee on all civil cases filed to support the library.The library is a public facility, open to all. The hours of the library are 8:30 a.m. - 12 and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Materials maybe photocopied, but lent only to judges and members of the Illinois bar. The library is a member of the Lewis and Clark Library System,www.lcls.org.LICENSE INVESTIGATOR157 N. Main St., Suite 254 Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-5205The License Investigator works in conjunction with the License Committee and the Liquor Commissioner to enforce the Madison County LiquorOrdinances as well as the Mobile Home Park Code. Additional responsibilities include enforce resolutions governing licensing of campgrounds,motels or lodging of transients and amusement, such as pool tables, juke boxes and video games; collect all delinquent license fees; and enforceresolutions governing licensing of salesmen and transient merchants. The License Investigator also continually inspects mobile home parks forviolations concerning the Mobile Home Park Code, including sanitation, electrical, plumbing and sewage disposal, roads, pads and service buildings.LIQUOR COMMISSIONER155 N. Main St.,, Suite 165, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4341According to State Law, the Chairman of the County Board also serves as Liquor Commissioner of the County. In this capacity, the Chairman, withthe advice of the County Board’s License Committee, receives and reviews all requests for liquor licenses for businesses located in theunincorporated areas of the County. He then grants approves or disapproves license requests as per Illinois State Statutes and County Ordinances.29

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30MAPS & PLATS DIVISION157 N. Main St.,, Suite 229, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4586Under the direction of the Chief County Assessment Officer, this Division operates primarily to prepare and maintain accurate property mapsrelative to the County assessment rolls. The Maps and Plats Division prepares property maps of the entire County for use by those departmentsthat participate in the taxation process. In addition, they prepare and maintain taxing districts and tax code maps, and prepare voting precinct mapsfor the entire County.The seven members Board also initiates opportunities for local service provider cooperation and coordination of services and programs to betterserve the current and future needs of the local community. It also encourages and engages in cooperative endeavors with other Madison CountyGovernment offices.MENTAL HEALTH157 N. Main St.,, Suite 380, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4357The Madison County Community Mental Health Board (a.k.a. the 708 Board) has existed since 1966 when Madison County voters passed areferendum to establish a local tax base to fund mental health services for its residents. The referendum passed under the enabling legislation ofthe Community Mental Health Act (House Bill 708). The 708 Board supports mental health services to persons suffering from mental illness,developmental disabilities, and substance abuse through prudent allocation of public funds. It also promotes information and education for thosewho are disabled, for persons at risk of disability, and for the general public. PROBATION & COURT SERVICES130 Hillsboro Ave.., Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-6255The Probation and Court Services Department serves to help adult and juvenile offenders successfully complete their probationary periods asprescribed by the court and to supervise children who are made wards of the court. Probationer and other services are provided in CommunityCorrections Centers in Madison, East Alton and Edwardsville. Probation and Court Services investigates the social background of defendants appearing before court prior to sentencing and notifies the Courtof any previous convictions of crimes or probation violations. After sentencing, this department aids the defendant in rehabilitating him/herselfand reintegrating into the social mainstream.PUBLIC DEFENDER157 N. Main St., Suite 397, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-7474The Public Defender provides legal representation to any person charged with a criminal offense where incarceration is a possibility, and he orshe is unable to retain a private attorney. The Public Defender’s Office will provide representation without fees before any court within theCounty for persons held in custody.RECORDER'S OFFICE157 N. Main St., Suite 211, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-4475The Recorder's Office records all documents transferring land in order to establish legal ownership and protect rights. The Recorder maintains adetailed system of recording all real estate transfers and holders of deeds throughout the County. The office maintains records of subdivisionplats, mortgages and all types of liens against property by cities or villages and incorporation of cities and releases of same. This office also has the responsibility of maintaining records of dissolution of corporation, articles of incorporation, as well as records of veteransdischarged from the military. The Recorder also oversees U.C.C. filings and financing statements.

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31REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION157 N. Main St., Suite 438, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4530Headed by the Regional Superintendent, the Regional Office of Education serves as the liaison between the local public school systems in MadisonCounty and the Illinois State Board of Education. This office supervises the operations of school boards and administrators. It also has theresponsibility of disbursing State funds to schools. They examine the financial records of each school treasurer as well as the bonding oftreasurers. The Education Office keeps records and reports on all schools and submits an annual report to the State Superintendent of Education. The Regional Superintendent has the responsibility of administering teacher examinations, conducting teacher’s institutes, administering the highschool equivalency test (G.E.D.), and the U.S. and State Constitution tests. The Superintendent also administers professional developmentprograms, as well as educational programs, for regular and special educationstudents.SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT157 N. Main St., Suite 159 Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4567The primary function of the Safety & Risk Management Department is to develop and implement safety programs and to assure that the liabilityrisks of the County are favorably managed. The safety program includes policy development, employee training, work site inspections, maintainingOSHA standards and record keeping requirements. Damage to County property and employee accidents and injuries are reported to thisDepartment for investigation, corrective action and the compilation of information for record keeping purposes. Because the County is a self-insured entity, this Department administers the general liability, auto liability and the workers compensationprograms. This includes accident and damage investigation, claims administration, securing excess coverage, and recovery of losses whenappropriate. Property insurance is acquired and managed through this Department. The employee health benefits program is managed and related information disseminated by the Safety and Risk Management Department,including the purchase of excess insurance, claims administration services and the administration of Section 125 benefits. This Departmentpromotes employee wellness through health fairs, testing and immunizations.SHERIFF405 Randle St., Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-6087The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the County. They serve as the Acting Officer of the Circuit Court, as well as the County’sDirector of Safety and Administrator of the County Jail. Their primary duties are to operate the County Jail, to investigate all crimes of violence andfraud, to arrest suspects, and to recover stolen property and evidence. The office also provides basic police services to the unincorporated areas ofthe County. The Sheriff’s Office maintains a complete record of all traffic accidents, arrests, investigations and complaints. They also must serve warrantsissued at the request of the State’s Attorney and all writs, summonses and other official papers issued by the Circuit Court. The Sheriff’sDepartment also manages all prisoners confined to the County Jail and delivers prisoners to court for arraignments and trials, and to penitentiariesfor incarceration.SHERIFF'S MERIT COMMISSION405 Randle St., Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 692-6087The Police Merit Board serves as a semi-judicial administrative review panel for the appointment of Sheriff’s Deputies. The members of the Board areappointed by the Sheriff and approved by the County Board. The Board maintains a merit system for deputies in the Sheriff’s Department, whichassists them in screening applicants for the positions of deputy. The Board administers written examinations for promotion of law enforcementpersonnel within the Sheriff’s Department. The Merit Board is charged with the task of conducting hearings on charges of misconduct or personnelcomplaints brought before the Merit Board.

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SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 1 (SEWER OFFICE)301 E. Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City, IL 62042(618) 931-3400The Sewer Office provides for the operation and maintenance of the sewer system serving the residents and businesses in the Special Service Area# 1 District. The office performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and responds to service related problems.STATE'S ATTORNEY157 N. Main St., Suite 402 Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-5381The State’s Attorney is the Chief Legal Officer of the County, the Public Prosecutor, and the Chief Legal Advisor for the County itself. As the chieflaw enforcement office of the County, the Office of the State’s Attorney is an agency of the Executive Branch of government, which is charged withthe duty to see that the laws are faithfully executed in order to maintain the rule of law. Because of the wide discretion allowed by the law inperformance of this duty, the State’s Attorney is also considered as part of the Judicial Branch. As the chief law enforcement officer, the State’s Attorney commences and prosecutes all criminal actions in the name of the People of Illinois,whether they are misdemeanor offenses or felonies. The State’s Attorney may begin an action by Information or Complaint in matters which arefelony or misdemeanor, or he may appear before the Grand Jury and request an indictment. His office must also prosecute all violations filed in thename of the People of Illinois by duly commissioned peace officers pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code including offenses related to drivingunder the influence.The State’s Attorney must attend the examination of all persons brought before any judge on any habeas corpus within Madison County. He maycommence actions to extradite persons who are charged in other states and held by lawful warrant issued by another State, and bring all personscharged in the Circuit Court of Madison County who are in another State or jurisdiction in order to stand trial to Madison County.The State’s Attorney provides legal advice to all local and state police departments operating in Madison County concerning police functions andduties in criminal matters and investigations and gives counsel to the Grand Jury. He commences and prosecutes all investigations before theGrand Jury. He has the right to request the sentence of death in any felony in which capital punishment is provided by law and is warranted by thecircumstances.The State’s Attorney is charged with the task of commencing and prosecuting all matters pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of Illinois. Thisincludes actions to adjudicate minors to be wards of the Court as a result of abuse, neglect or delinquency. Further, the State’s Attorney is to advisethe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services concerning their duties and functions as they occur in Madison County.The State’s Attorney may proceed on behalf of private persons and the Illinois Department of Public Aid in causes to assure the support of minorchildren in Madison County, or elsewhere by reciprocal action with other states. It is also his responsibility to commence and prosecute all actionspursuant to the laws and statutes of Illinois that provide for the involuntary commitment of mentally ill persons to the Illinois Department of MentalHealth, particularly the Alton Mental Health Center. TREASURER157 N. Main St., Suite 125, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-7470The Office of the County Treasurer serves the dual functions of treasurer and collector of County funds. The County Treasurer has theresponsibility to receive, invest, and safely keep the tax revenues and other public monies of the County. The Treasurer’s Office engages in acomprehensive investment program for idle funds to earn additional revenue for the County; investment objectives include safety of principal,liquidity, and maximum rate of return. The Treasurer disburses County revenues as authorized by law or by the County Board. The CountyTreasurer prepares bills and receipts for the purpose of tax collection. The office collects tax revenues for all taxing districts in the County. Theymust report on the status of delinquent property taxes in local newspapers. The County Treasurer receives and records inheritance tax and must report and pay inheritance tax collections to the State Treasurer. Quarterlyreports are sent to the Illinois Attorney General on unpaid inheritance taxes. The Treasurer’s Office maintains complete records of all accounts.

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33VETERANS' ASSISTANCE COMMISSION157 N. Main St., Suite 115, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 296-4554The County Veterans’ Assistance Program is directed by the Madison County Veterans’ Assistance Commission and provides financial assistanceto indigent war veterans and their families. This office also operates to help veterans secure all benefits to which they are entitled under Federaland State laws. It serves as the liaison between veterans and the Veterans’ Administration and assists in the completion of forms, processing ofclaims for both non-service and service connected disabilities, and helping the indigent veteran and his family. In some cases, the County mayprovide financial assistance to needy veterans through this department. The Veterans’ Assistance Commission Department maintains closeworking relationships with various veterans’ organizations throughout the County.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT101 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 296-4315The Madison County Workforce Investment Board was established to promote workforce development issues within Madison County. TheDepartment is financially supported by the federal Workforce Investment Act and operates in cooperation with the Madison County Employmentand Training Department. Its primary responsibility is to furnish staff support to the newly appointed Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board.The business led Board of thirty-five local community leaders was appointed by the Madison County Board and confirmed by the Governor. Aseparate Madison-Bond Youth Council of twenty-nine local youth experts was similarly formed.The mission of the Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board is to build a customer driven system that improves the Workforce and the localeconomy. The role of the Workforce Development Department is to support the Board in accomplishing this mission. Key functions of theDepartment include responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the Board, including financial and staff management, contracting, recordkeeping, financial and programmatic reporting. The Department will also serve as the liaison with Madison County and various other agencies andgroups.911- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM101 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River, IL 62095(618) 296-5911The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board was established to oversee implementation and maintenance of the enhanced 911emergency telephone system in Madison County. 911 is a three-digit telephone number that can be dialed from any phone in Madison County, 24hours a day, in order to report police, fire, or medical emergencies. This service is available to both wire line and wireless (cellular or PCS)telephones. The Madison County 911 Coordinator’s office offers experienced personnel who provide day-to-day operation, maintenance and upgrading of theexisting 911 system. In addition, the office accepts applications for new addresses from individual citizens, developers and builders of newresidences, subdivisions or businesses throughout Madison County. The new addresses are added to the 911 property address file which is themost comprehensive address file in the County. Employees of the 911 Coordinator’s office also coordinate all training for 911 telecommunicatorsthroughout the County. These employees also maintain a database of the records of the training completed on an individual basis. This is done toensure that all required certifications are maintained at all times. The employees also make presentations to Madison County residents concerningthe 911 system that are geared to audiences of all ages. If your group or organization is interested in booking a speaker, please call the office atthe above number.

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MADISON COUNTY ETHICS ORDINANCESection40.01 Definitions40.10 Gift Ban40.20 Prohibited Political Activities40.30 False Reports40.40 Ethics Advisor Penalties 40.01 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this chapter 40, the following definitions shall apply unless context clearly indicates or requires a differentmeaning. Campaign for Elective Office. Any activity in furtherance of an effort to influence the selection, nomination, electionor appointment of any individual to any federal, State or local public office or office in a political organization, or the selection,nomination, or election of Presidential or Vice-Presidential electors, but does not include activities (a) relating to the support oropposition of any executive, legislative or administrative action, (b) relating to collective bargaining, or (c) that are otherwise infurtherance of the person’s official duties. Candidate. A person who had filed nominating papers or petitions for nomination or election to an elected office, or who has beenappointed to fill a vacancy in nomination, and who remains eligible for placement on the ballot at a regular election, as defined inSection 1-3 of the Election Code (10 ILCS 5/1-3). Collective Bargaining. This term has the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 3 of the Illinois Public Labor RelationsAct (5 ILCS 315/3). Compensated Time. With respect to an employee, any time worked by or credited to the employee that counts toward anyminimum work time requirement imposed as a condition of his or her employment, but for purposes of this Ordinance, does notinclude any designated holidays, vacation periods, personal time, compensatory time off or any period when the employee is on aleave of absence. With respect to officers or employees whose hours are not fixed, “compensated time” includes any period oftime when the officer is on the premises under the control of the employer,and any other time when the officer or employee is executing his or her official duties, regardless of location. Compensatory Time Off. Any authorized time off earned by or awarded to an employee to compensate in whole or in part for timeworked in excess of the minimum work time required of that employee as a condition of his or her employment. Contribution. This term has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 9-1.4 of the ElectionCode (10 ILCS 5/9-1.4). Employee. A person employed by the County of Madison, whether on a full-time or part-time basis or pursuant to a contract,whose duties are subject to the direction and control of an employer with regard to the material details of how the work is to beperformed, but does not include an independent contractor, employees of the State’s Attorney,or employees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Employer. The County of Madison, Illinois.Gift. Any gratuity, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance, or other tangible or intangible item having monetaryvalue, including, but not limited to, cash, food and drink, and honoraria for speaking engagements related to or attributable togovernment employment or the official position of an officer or employee.Leave of Absence. Any period during which an employee does not receive (a) compensation for employment, (b) servicecredit towards pension benefits, and (c) health insurance benefits paid for by the employer.34

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35Officer. A person who holds, by election or appointment, an office created by statute or ordinance, regardless of whether the officeris compensated for service in his or her official capacity, but does not include the State’s Attorney or the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Political Activity. Any activity in support of or in connection with any campaign for elective office or any political organization, butdoes not include activities (a) relating to the support or opposition of any executive, legislative or administrative action, (b) relatingto collective bargaining, or (c) that are otherwise in furtherance of the person’s official duties. Political Organization. A party, committee, association, fund or other organization (whether or not incorporated) that is required tofile a statement of organization with the State Board of Elections or a county clerkunder Section 9-3 of the Election Code (10 ILCS5/9-3), but only with regard to those activities that require filing with the State Board of Elections or a county clerk. Prohibited Political Activity. Any one or more of the following activities: 1 ) Preparing for, organizing, or participating in any political meeting, political rally, political demonstration, or other politicalevent;2) Soliciting contributions, including but not limited to the purchase of, selling, distributing, or receiving payment for tickets toany political fundraiser, political meeting, or other political event; 3) Soliciting, planning the solicitation of, or preparing any document or report regarding anything of value as a campaigncontribution; 4) Planning, conducting, or participating in a public opinion poll in connection with a campaign for elective office or on behalf ofa political organization for political purposes or for or against any referendum question; 5) Surveying or gathering information from potential or actual voters in an election to determine probable vote outcome inconnection with a campaign for elective office or on behalf of a political organization for political purposes or for or against anyreferendum question; 6) Assisting at the polls on election day on behalf of any political organization or candidate for elective office or for or againstany referendum question; 7) Soliciting votes on behalf of a candidate for elective office or a political organization or for or against any referendumquestion or helping in an effort to get voters to the polls; 8) Initiating for circulation, preparing, circulating, reviewing, or filing any petition on behalf of a candidate for elective office orfor or against any referendum question; 9) Making contributions on behalf of any candidate for elective office in that capacity or in connection with a campaign forelective office; 10) Preparing or reviewing responses to candidate questionnaires; 11) Distributing, preparing for distribution, or mailing campaign literature, campaign signs, or other campaign material on behalfof any candidate for elective office or for or against any referendum question; 12) Campaigning for any elective office or for or against any referendum question; 13) Managing or working on a campaign for elective office or for or against any referendum question; 14) Serving as a delegate, alternate, or proxy to a political party convention; or 15) Participating in any recount or challenge to the outcome of any election.

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36Prohibited Source. Any person or entity who: Is seeking official action (a) by an officer, or (b) by an employee, or (c) by the officer or other employee directing that employee; Doesbusiness or seeks to do business (a) with the officer, or (b) with an employee, or (c) with the officer or other employee directing thatemployee; Conducts activities regulated (a) by the officer, or (b) by an employee,or (c) by the officer or other employee directing that employee; Has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance ornon-performance of the official duties of the officer or employee; or Is registered or required to be registered with the Secretary ofState under the Lobbyist Registration Act. 40.10 GIFT BAN 40.11 Gift Ban. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no officer or employee, and no spouse of or immediate family member living with anyofficer or employee (collectively referred to herein as “recipients”), shall intentionally solicit or accept any gift from any prohibitedsource, as defined herein, or which is otherwise prohibited by any federal or state statute, rule, regulation or ordinance. No prohibitedsource shall intentionally offer or make a gift that violates this chapter. 40.12 Exceptions. The restrictions in Section 40.11 do not apply to the following: Anything for which the officer or employee, or his or her spouse or immediate family member, pays the fair market value. Anycontribution that is lawfully made under the Election Code or activities associated with a fundraising event in support of a politicalorganization or candidate. A gift from a relative, meaning those people related to the individual as father, mother, son, daughter,brother, sister, uncle, aunt, great aunt, great uncle, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, grandfather, grandmother, grandson,granddaughter, father-in-law, mother- in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson,stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister and including the father, mother, grandfather, or grandmother of theindividual’s spouse and the individual’s fiancé or fiancée. Anything provided by an individual on the basis of a personal friendship unlessthe recipient has reason to believe that, under the circumstances, the gift was provided because of the official position or employmentof the recipient of his or her spouse or immediate family member and not because of the personal friendship. In determining whether agift is provided on the basis of personal friendship, the public official or employee shall consider the circumstances under which thegift was offered, such as:The history of the relationship between the individual giving the gift and the recipient of the gift, including any previous exchange ofgifts between those individuals; Whether to the actual knowledge of the recipient the individual who gave the gift personally paid forthe gift or sought a tax deduction or business reimbursement for the gift; and whether to the actual knowledge of the recipient theindividual who gave the gift also at the same time gave the same or similar gifts to other officers or employees, or their spouses orimmediate family members. Educational materials and missions. Travel expenses for a meeting to discuss business. Intra-governmental and intergovernmental gifts. For the purposes of this Chapter, “intra-governmental gift” means any gift given to anofficer or employee of the employer from another officer or employee of the employer, and “inter-governmental gift” means any giftgiven to an officer or employer of one governmental entity by an officer or employee of another governmental entity.Food, refreshments, lodging, transportation and other benefits resulting from outside business or employment activities (or outsideactivities that are not connected to the official duties of an officer or employee) if the benefits have not been offered or enhancedbecause of the official position or employment of the officer or employee and are customarily provided to others in similarcircumstances; Food or refreshments not exceeding $75 per person in value on a single calendar day; provided that the food or refreshments are (1)consumed on the premises from which they were purchased or prepared, or (2) catered.For purposes of this Section, “catered” means food or refreshments that are purchased ready to consume which are delivered by anymeans. Opportunities, benefits, and services that is available on the same conditions for the general public. Any item or items from any oneprohibited source during any calendar year having a cumulative total value of less than $100. Bequests, inheritances, and othertransfers at death. Each of the exceptions listed in this Section is mutually exclusive and independent of every other.

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3740.10 Disposition of Gifts. An officer or employee, his or her spouse or an immediate family member living with the officer or employee, does not violate thisOrdinance if the recipient promptly takes reasonable action to return a gift from a prohibited source to its source or gives the giftor an amount equal to its value to an appropriate charity that is exempt from income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of theInternal Revenue Code of 1986, as now or hereafter amended, renumbered, or succeeded. 40.20 PROHIBITED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES 40.21 Prohibited Activities. (A) No officer or employee shall intentionally perform any prohibited political activity during any compensated time, as defined inSection 40.01. (B) No officer or employee shall intentionally use any property or resources of the County of Madison in connection with anyprohibited political activity. (C) At no time shall any officer or employee intentionally require any other officer or employee to perform any prohibited politicalactivity (1) as part of that officer or employee’s duties; (2) as a condition of employment; or (3) during any compensated time off,including but not limited to holidays, vacation, or personal time off. (D) No officer or employee shall be required at any time to participate in any prohibited political activity in consideration for thatofficer or employee being awarded additional compensation or any benefit, whether in the form of a salary adjustment, bonus,compensatory time off, continued employment or otherwise, nor shall any officer or employee be awarded additionalcompensation or any benefit in consideration for his or her participation in any prohibited political activity.40.22 Permissible Activities. (A) Nothing in Section 40.21 shall be construed to prohibit activities that are permissible for an officer or employeeto engage in as part of his or her official duties. (B) Nothing in section 40.21 shall be construed to prohibit activities that are undertaken by an officer or employee on a voluntarybasis and are not otherwise prohibited under Section 40.21.40.23 Merit System, Federal Funds.No person either (1) in a position that is subject to recognized merit principles of public employment, or (2) in a position the salaryfor which is paid in whole or in part by federal funds and that is subject to the Federal Standards for a Merit System of PersonnelAdministration applicable to grant-in-aid programs, shall be denied or deprived of employment or tenure solely because he or sheis a member or an officer of a political committee, or a political party, or of a political organization or club. 40.30 FALSE REPORTS 40.31 Prohibition on False Reports. No person shall intentionally make a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this Ordinance to the localenforcement authorities, the State’s Attorney, or any other law enforcement official.40.40 ETHICS ADVISOR 40.41 Appointment of Ethics Advisor. The County Board Chairman, with the advice and consent of the County Board, shall designate an Ethics Advisor for the County ofMadison. No person shall be appointed as Ethics Advisor who serves as or is employed as an officeror employee of the County of Madison. No person shall be appointed as Ethics Advisor who is related by blood or marriage, up tothe degree of first cousin, to any elected officer of the County of Madison.

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3840.42 Term of Ethics Advisor. The initial appointee to the position of Ethics Advisor shall serve a term ending on June 30, 2006. Thereafter, successiveappointments shall be made for a two-year term ending on June 30 of each even-numbered year. If the position of Ethics Advisorbecomes vacant, an individual shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term in accordance with Section 40.41. 40.43 Duties of Ethics Advisor. The Ethics Advisor shall provide guidance to the officers and employees of the County of Madison concerning the interpretation ofand compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and State ethics laws. The Ethics Advisor may perform other such duties asmay be delegated by the County of Madison. 40.99 PENALTYPenalty. (A) An individual who intentionally violates any provision of Section 40.21 of this Ordinance may be punished by a term ofincarceration in the Madison County Jail for a period of not more than 364 days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed$2,500. (B) An individual who intentionally violates any provision of Section 40.11 of this Ordinance is subject to a fine in an amount of notless than $1,001 and not more than $5,000. (C) Any individual who intentionally violates Section 40.31 of this Ordinance may be punished by a term of incarceration in theMadison County Jail for a period of not more than 364 days, and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,500.(D) A violation of Section 40.21 or Section 40.31 of this Ordinance shall be prosecuted as a criminal offense by the State’sAttorney by the filing of an information or sworn complaint in the Circuit Court charging such offense. The prosecution shall beunder and conform to the rules of criminal procedure. Conviction shall require the establishment of the guilt of the defendantbeyond a reasonable doubt. (E) A violation of Section 40.11 of this Ordinance shall be prosecuted as a quasi-criminal offense by the State’s Attorney by thefiling of a sworn complaint in the Circuit Court charging such offense. The prosecution shall be under and conform to applicablerules for quasi-criminal procedure. Adjudication against the defendant or respondent shall require establishment of guilt by apreponderance of the evidence. (F) In addition to any other penalty that may be applicable, whether criminal or civil, an officer or employee who intentionallyviolates any provision of Section 40.11 or Section 40.21 of this Ordinance is subjectto discipline or discharge. (G) Any complaint alleging a violation of this Ordinance must be filed with the Circuit Court within one year of the occurrence ofthe alleged violation.

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