| Title: | Department of State Police Merit Board, Illinois |
| Website: | http://www.illinoistrooper.com/ |
| Contact Name: | Jack Garcia |
| Contact Title: | Executive Director, Illinois State Police Merit Board |
| Contact Phone: | 217.786.6240 |
| Contact E-Mail: | jgarcia@ispmeritboard.org |
| Contact Comments: | Executive Director, Illinois State Police Merit Board |
| Function: | The Board certifies qualified applicants for appointment to the State Police force; classifies officers, and sets standards and qualifications for each rank; authorizes promotions, demotions, suspensions and other disciplinary action. |
| Term: | 6 years, expiring 3rd Monday in March of staggered years, & until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Party Affiliation: | Yes |
| Qualifications: | No more than 3 from the same political party |
| Compensation: | Chair & Members $237.00 per diem, plus expenses (max of 100 days pay) |
| Composition: | 5 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate
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| Chair: | Elected by the Board for 2-year terms |
| Authority: | 20 ILCS 2610/3 |