1. Committee of the Whole

   The Committee of the Whole is responsible for overall standing committee coordination and overall County policies and objectives.

2. Diversity and Inclusion Committee

   The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for advising the County Board and County Administrator on recommended policies and practices surrounding diversity and inclusion in the County’s workforce.

3. Energy and Environment Committee

   The Energy and Environment Committee is responsible for sustainability and climate change impact, environmental health, energy management, the County's carbon footprint, energy and environmental policy, energy and environment legislation, and recycling.

4. Ethics and Oversight Committee

   The purpose of the Ethics Committee shall be to review and revise the County's Ethics Ordinance and to assist in the enforcement of the Lake County Standards of Conduct Ordinance authorized by Public Act 98-0779.

5. Financial and Administrative Committee

   The Financial and Administrative Committee is responsible for County budgeting, wages, employee benefits, capital improvements, and other administrative items.

6. Health and Community Services Committee

   The Health and Community Services Committee is responsible for community and economic development, housing, and budget and ordinance reviews for health-related issues.

7. Law and Judicial Committee

   The Law and Judicial Committee is responsible for setting many court fees and oversight of the Emergency Telephone System Board (911).

8. Legislative Committee

   The Legislative Committee provides input on the County's Annual State and Federal Legislative Agenda and is responsible for matters pertaining to relations with the Lake County Municipal League.

9. Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee

   The Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee is responsible for County transportation, water districts, sanitary districts, land use planning, comprehensive planning, and building and zoning issues.

10. Rules Committee

    The Rules Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Rules of Order and Operational Procedures.