COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN Senate SponsorsSen. Chuck Weaver 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/2-1003from Ch. 34, par. 2-1003Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a chairman of a county board who is chosen by the board may be removed, with or without cause, upon a motion adopted by an affirmative vote of four-fifths of the board. Provides that upon adoption of a motion to remove the chairman: (a) the chairman position becomes vacant the and former chairman's compensation shall be prorated to the date the motion was approved; (b) the vice-chairman immediately assumes the duties of chairman without chairman compensation; and (c) a new chairman shall be elected at the next regularly scheduled county board meeting. Further provides that a chairman removed maintains his or her status as a member of the county board. 2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chuck Weaver 2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die