Civil Service Commission
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Thomas Klein
Contact Title
Executive Director
Contact Phone
217.782.7373
Contact E-Mail
Thomas.Klein@illinois.gov
Function
The Commission hears and determines employee appeals of discharges, suspensions, transfers, allocations, layoffs and demotions under the Personnel Code and Rules. It also approves exemptions from Merit and Fitness requirements for positions which, in its judgment, are principally responsible for the determination or implementation of policy. The Commission approves amendments to the Position Classification Plan as well as additions and amendments to the Personnel Rules. Lastly, the Commission directs agencies to comply with the provisions of the Personnel Code or Rules when violations are found.
Term
6 years, expiring March 1st of varied numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
No more than 3 from same political party.
Qualifications
Persons in sympathy with the application of merit principles to public employment.
Compensation
Chairman,$$36,026p er year; Members, $30,002 per year
Composition
5 members appointed by Governor.
Chair
Designated by the Governor
Authority
20 ILCS 415/7c
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, Teresa | 03/01/2029 | 08/10/2020 | Independent | Governor | Chair, Member, | Sangamon | |
| Finch, GA | 03/01/2027 | 04/11/2016 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Luechtefeld, Dave | 03/01/2029 | 03/06/2017 | Republican | Governor | Member | Washington | |
| Robinson, Vivian | 03/01/2025 | 04/19/2019 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Saline | |
| McAnarney, Judith Lynn | 03/01/2029 | 05/01/2023 | Republican | Governor | Member | Sangamon |