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County Board Committees (Standing)
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Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is responsible for overall standing committee coordination and overall County policies and objectives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is responsible for reviewing, investigating, and hearing ethics complaints.
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Financial and Administrative Committee
The Financial and Administrative Committee is responsible for County budgeting, wages, employee benefits, capital improvements, and other administrative items.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Rules Committee
The Rules Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Rules of Order and Operational Procedures.