IllinoisHB1908104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

MWRD-DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sponsored By: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democratic)

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Board leadership and pay decisions

At the regular meeting in odd years after new commissioners are seated, the board elects a president, a vice‑president, and a finance chair. The president earns $60,000 a year; the vice‑president and finance chair each earn $55,000. Members elected in 2000 and later earn $50,000 a year. Through the budget, the board sets pay for all district officers and employees. The president reviews board actions and can veto items; the board can override with a two‑thirds vote. The president may appoint an administrative aide for the length of the presidency.

Civil service and apprenticeship rules

Many named jobs are not in the classified civil service, including the executive director, deputy, many department directors, the clerk, treasurer, and general counsel. Certain aides and up to 5‑year grant‑funded apprentices or interns are also exempt. Apprentices in the district’s trades program are not in the classified civil service. Entry into the trades apprenticeship program uses a lottery. Graduates of that program get extra points on exams for journeyman jobs. The human resources director sets the point amount.

Job security and removal for top staff

If the executive director or treasurer is absent, ill, dies, or resigns, the board may appoint an acting officer. If listed department heads or officers are absent or a vacancy occurs, the executive director must appoint acting officers. The executive director and treasurer serve at the board’s pleasure. Acting directors and the deputy serve at the executive director’s pleasure. Before removing a listed department head, the executive director must hold a public hearing and allow counsel, and must notify the board in advance. Appointive and acting officers must post a bond if the board requires it.

Board sets policy, director runs operations

The board is the district’s corporate authority and sets policies and goals. The board appoints the executive director and treasurer from outside the board. The director must live in the district, be a U.S. citizen, and be chosen for qualifications. The executive director is the chief administrative officer, manages all affairs and property, and reports to the board. With board consent, the director appoints the heads of engineering, maintenance and operations, human resources, procurement and materials, finance (clerk), law (general counsel), monitoring and research, and information technology, and may appoint a deputy, a public and intergovernmental affairs officer, and an administrative services officer. No new departments can be created unless the law is changed.

More oversight and legal protections

The board must appoint an Inspector General or get one through an agreement with another local government. The board sets the Inspector General’s minimum qualifications and duties. The board can hire outside lawyers to advise it on legal and policy questions. The law says the district can use its powers even if this affects competition. The State intends the antitrust state‑action exemption to apply to the district.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 191 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass Local Government;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;