Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council

Board and Commission Details

Meeting Information

​The Council shall meet quarterly to provide consultation to State agenices and the Native American Employment Coordinator. The Council shall issue an annual report its activities each year on or before February 1, beginning February 1, 2021.

Contact Name

Patricia Santoyo-Marin

Contact Title

CMS-Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Contact E-Mail

Patricia.Santoyo-Marin@illinois.gov

Function

The Native American Employment Plan Advisory Council shall examine: (1) the prevalence and impact of Native Americans employed by State government; (2) the barriers faced by Native Americans who seek employment or promotional opportunities in State government; and (3) possible incentives that could be offered to foster the employment and promotion of Native Americans in State government.

Senate Confirmation

No

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

The Advisory Council shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be a Native American subject matter expert, appointed by the Governor. Ex officio liaison members shall be appointed by the Director or Secretary of each of the following agencies: (1) Department on Aging; (2) Department of Children and Family Services; (3) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; (4) Department of Corrections; (5) Department of Employment Security; (6) Department of Human Services; (7) Department of Human Rights; (8) Department of Healthcare and Family Services; (9) Department of Public Health; and (10) Department of Transportation.

Authority

20 ILCS 60/20


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Poirot, Peter 10/30/2020 Governor Member Clinton
VACANT Governor Member
Beaudet, Matthew 11/10/2020 Governor Member Cook
VACANT Governor Member
Johnson, Andrew 11/10/2020 Governor Member DuPage
Vigue, Kim 11/19/2020 Governor Member Cook
Stanley, Susan 11/18/2020 Governor Member Cook
VACANT Governor Member
Silas, Pamela 11/30/2020 Governor Member Cook
White Eagle, Wendy 11/30/2020 Governor Member Kane
Davidson, Charlotte Elizabeth 03/27/2023 Governor Member
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department on Aging
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Children and Family Services
Alfaro, Diana 12/16/2020 Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Corrections
D’Ascenzo, Anna Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Employment Security
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Human Services
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Human Rights
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Healthcare and Family Services
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Public Health
VACANT Statute Ex-Officio Director of Department of Transportation