| Title: | Aging, Council on |
| Website: | Illinois Council on Aging |
| Contact Name: | Lisa Zuurbier |
| Contact Title: | Division Manager, Illinois Department on Aging |
| Contact Phone: | 217-785-3371 |
| Contact E-Mail: | Lisa.Zuurbier@Illinois.gov |
| Function: | The Council reviews reports of Department on Aging to Governor and General Assembly; prepares annual reports for department director, Governor, and General Assembly; evaluates level and quality of programs, services, and facilities provided for the aging by state agencies; reviews and comments on department’s comprehensive plan and upon disbursements of public funds to private agencies; recommends candidates to Governor for appointment as department director. |
| Term: | Public members, 3 years. |
| Senate Confirmation: | No |
| Party Affiliation: | No more than 12 of the Governor’s appointments from the same political party |
| Qualifications: | Public members to represent different geographical sections of state |
| Compensation: | Expenses |
| Composition: | 23 public members (16 senior citizens) appointed by Governor:
- 2 from Senate appointed by President
- 2 from Senate appointed by Minority Leader
- 2 from House appointed by Speaker
- 2 from House appointed by Minority Leader |
| Chair: | Selected by board |
| Authority: | 20 ILCS 105/7, 7.09, 8.01 |