Illinois Statutes Chapter 55. Counties § 5/3-12004. Membership of commission

(1) two members shall be appointed for a term ending the first Monday of July, 1979;

(2) two members shall be appointed for a term ending the first Monday of July, 1980;

(3) one member shall be appointed for a term ending the first Monday of July, 1981;

(4) thereafter, not later than the first Tuesday of June, each member shall be appointed in the same manner for a term of 3 years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term shall be appointed in the same manner for the remainder of the term. Each member of the commission shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. The Personnel Policy Commission shall meet at such time and place as shall be specified by call of the commission chairman. At least one meeting shall be held quarterly; three members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Commission members shall serve without compensation; however, they shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary and reasonable expenses in accordance with the established procedures of the county.

a. not more than 3 members shall be of the same political party;

b. no commissioner shall hold another lucrative office or employment under the United States, the State of Illinois or any municipal corporation or political division thereof;

c. no commissioner shall be a member of any local, state or national committee of a local political party or an officer or member of standing committees of any partisan political group or organization;

d. no commissioner can be a candidate for any partisan elective public office;

e. commissioners may be removed from office by the county board chairman, with the consent of the county board, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.