2020 Meeting Dates
January 14
February 11
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
These meetings shall be held at 5:30pm
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall
2828 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL
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The Zion Board of Fire and Police Commissioners was created by Zion City Ordinance 1131 in 1957. The Board derives its power and authority from an Act of the General Assembly entitled, “Board of Fire and Police Commissioners”, Chapter 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/10-2.1-1 et. seq. The function of the Board is to conduct competitive testing for entry-level sworn Fire and Police positions and establish an appointment eligibility list. The Board is also conducts promotional testing and participates in disciplinary matters.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners consists of three members, as provided by law, who serve three-year, staggered terms. Members are appointed by the Mayor, by and with the consent of the Zion City Council. They are citizen volunteers who serve without compensation. By State law, appointed members may not hold any lucrative office or be related to any elected official of the government.
Currently serving on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are:
| Debbie Lewis | Member since 2006 | |
| Jack Long | Member since 2019 | |
| John Idleburg | Member since 2015 |
Karin Graves serves as Recording Secretary.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Zion City Hall, 2828 Sheridan Road, Zion, Illinois. Additional meetings are called as needed.
For further information or questions regarding the Zion Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, please contact Karin Graves, Recording Secretary, at 847-746-4014 or Karing@zion.il.us.
Fire and Police Commission
3 Year Term
3 members with 3 year staggered terms — Provided for in Municipal Code Section 4-491 — Statutory reference – IL REV Ch. 24 10-2.1-1
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Debbie Lewis | 04/30/19 |
| John Idleburg | 04/30/18 |
| Jack Long | 06/04/22 |
Douglas Dorando – Daniels, Long & Pinsel, LLC – to serve as Commission attorney
Karin Graves serves as Recording Secretary.
Updated May 20, 2020