Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Anthony Rothert
Contact Title
Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, General Counsel
Contact E-Mail
Anthony.Rothert@Illinois.gov
Function
The Commission provides legal assistance to mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, and physically handicapped; investigates complaints of violations of mental health and disability laws by service providers; arranges guardianship for adults incapable of managing their own personal or financial affairs. The Commission shall annually elect a Chairman. 6 members constitute a quorum.
Term
3 years. Terms ending June 30, beginning on July 1, and until successor is appointed. A member may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
11 appointed by the Governor. 1 (at least) 60 years of age.
Chair
Elected by the Board for 1-year terms at 1st meeting of the year
Authority
20 ILCS 3955/3
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dew, Donald | 06/30/2024 | 10/09/2020 | Governor | Member, Vice Chair | Cook | ||
| Kennelly, Mary | 06/30/2025 | 11/15/2019 | Governor | Member | Morgan | ||
| Morrison, Sen. Julie | 06/30/2023 | 03/15/2021 | Governor | Member | Lake | ||
| Stewart, Ava George | 06/30/2025 | 08/05/2022 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Williams, Sonni Choi | 06/30/2021 | 10/02/2020 | Governor | Member, Chair | Will | ||
| Basta, Paula A. | 06/30/2027 | 06/24/2024 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Ambrose, Garvin G. | 06/30/2027 | 07/12/2024 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Hamer, Mariel | 06/30/2025 | 08/19/2024 | Governor | Member | Kendall | ||
| Davis, William | 06/30/2023 | 08/08/2016 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Eisenhart, Kathryn | 06/30/2025 | 01/21/2020 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | ||
| Morgan, Bob | 06/30/2025 | 06/17/2024 | Governor | Member | Lake |