Weatherization Initiative Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Carmen Colvin
Contact Phone
(312) 814-2346
Contact E-Mail
carmen.colvin@illinois.gov
Contact Comments
Senior Public Service Administrator, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Function
The Board must approve or deny all grants from the Build Illinois Bond Fund. A quorum of the Board is at least 3 voting members, and the affirmative vote of at least 3 voting members is required for Board decisions and adoption of rules. DCEO shall provide staff and administrative assistance to the Board. By December 31 of each year, the Board shall file an annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the Initiative, grants awarded, and grantees and making recommendations for any changes needed to enhance the effectiveness of the Initiative.
Term
5-year terms after initial appointments. Initial Appointments: 1-one year term, 1-two year term, 1-three year term, 1-four year term and 1-five year term.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
The Board shall consist of 5 voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The initial members shall have terms as follows as designated by the Governor: one for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, one for 4 years, and one for 5 years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter, members shall serve 5-year terms or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Board shall also have 4 non-voting ex officio members appointed as follows: one Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House, one Representative appointed by the House Minority Leader, one Senator appointed by the President of the Senate, and one Senator appointed by the Senate Minority Leader,
Chair
The voting members shall elect a voting member to serve as chair for a one-year term.
Authority
30 ILCS 738/40‑40
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington, Deborah | 02/19/2014 | 03/05/2010 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| VACANT | President of the Senate | Ex-Officio | State Senator | ||||
| VACANT | Speaker of the House | Ex-Officio | State Representative | ||||
| Wordlaw, Robert | 02/19/2018 | 05/25/2015 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | House Minority Leader | Ex-Officio | State Representative | ||||
| Perez, Jorge | 02/19/2017 | 05/25/2015 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Bailey, Darren | 04/06/2021 | Senate Minority Leader | Ex-Officio | State Senator | |||
| Harris, Percy | 02/19/2016 | 03/05/2010 | Governor | Chair, Member | St. Clair |