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Title:
Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Website:
Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Contact Name:
Gia Orr
Contact Title:
Director Legislative Affairs and Community Relations
Contact Phone:
312.793.5900
Contact E-Mail:
gia.orr@illinois.gov
Contact Comments:
Function:
The Commission provides legal assistance to mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, and physically handicapped; investigates complaints of violations of mental health and disability laws by service providers; arranges guardianship for adults incapable of managing their own personal or financial affairs. The Commission shall annually elect a Chairman. 6 members constitute a quorum.
Term:
3 years. Terms ending June 30, beginning on July 1, and until successor is appointed. A member may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms.
Senate Confirmation:
Yes
Qualifications:
Compensation:
Expenses
Composition:
11 appointed by the Governor. 1 (at least) 60 years of age.
Chair:
Elected by the Board for 1-year terms at 1st meeting of the year
Authority:
20 ILCS 3955/3
Member Names
Name (Last, First)
Term Expires
Member Since
Affiliation
Appointed By
Position
Title
County
Bennett, Thomas
6/30/2025
1/24/2020
Governor
Member
Ford
Carroll, Jonathan
6/30/2021
11/15/2019
Governor
Member
Cook
Davis, William
6/30/2023
8/8/2016
Governor
Member
Cook
Dew, Donald
6/30/2024
10/9/2020
Governor
Member
None
Eisenhart, Kathryn
6/30/2022
1/21/2020
Governor
Member
Sangamon
Kennelly, Mary
6/30/2022
11/15/2019
Governor
Member
Morgan
Morrison, Sen. Julie
6/30/2023
3/15/2021
Governor
Member
Lake
Rothert, Anthony
6/30/2013
8/29/2008
Governor
Chair
Madison
Schleifer, Andrea
6/30/2009
6/20/2008
Governor
Vice Chair
Cook
Stewart, Ava George
6/30/2025
8/5/2022
Governor
Member
Blank
Williams, Sonni Choi
6/30/2021
10/2/2020
Governor
Member
Will