Chapter 15 — EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

(15 ILCS 410/10b) (from Ch. 15, par. 425) Sec. 10b. Jurisdiction B - merit and fitness. For positions in the Office of the Comptroller with respect to selection and tenure on a basis of merit and fitness, those matters specified in Sections 10b.1 through 10b.17. (Source: P.A. 80-…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.1) (from Ch. 15, par. 426) Sec. 10b.1. Competitive examinations. For open competitive examinations to test the relative fitness of applicants for the respective positions. Tests shall be designed to eliminate those who are not qualified for entrance into the Offi…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.10) (from Ch. 15, par. 435) Sec. 10b.10. Provisional appointments. For provisional appointments for a period not to exceed 6 months out of any 12 month period to a position without competitive examination when there is no appropriate eligible list available. (Sou…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.11) (from Ch. 15, par. 436) Sec. 10b.11. Transfers. For transfer from a position to a similar position involving similar qualifications, duties, responsibilities and salary ranges. If a transfer is from one geographical location in the State to another, and the e…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.12) (from Ch. 15, par. 437) Sec. 10b.12. Reinstatements. For reinstatements with the approval of the Director of persons who held certified status under this Code, the "Personnel Code", the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code, or the University Civil Service…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.13) (from Ch. 15, par. 438) Sec. 10b.13. Layoffs. For layoffs by reason of lack of funds or work, abolition of a position or material change in duties or organization and for reemployment of employees so laid off, giving consideration in both layoffs and reemploy…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.14) (from Ch. 15, par. 439) Sec. 10b.14. Performance records. To foster staff development and utilization by means of records of performance of all employees in the Office of the Comptroller. The performance records may be considered in determining salary increas…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.15) (from Ch. 15, par. 440) Sec. 10b.15. Disciplinary actions. For the imposition as a disciplinary measure of suspension from the Office of the Comptroller without pay for not longer than 30 calendar days. Notice of such disciplinary action shall be given in wri…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.16) (from Ch. 15, par. 441) Sec. 10b.16. Discharge or demotion - hearings - statement of reasons. For hearing before discharge or demotion with the prior approval of the Director only for cause after appointment is completed, after the person to be discharged or …

(15 ILCS 410/10b.17) (from Ch. 15, par. 442) Sec. 10b.17. Trainee programs. For trainee programs and for the appointment of persons to positions in trainee programs, hereinafter called "trainee appointments". Trainee appointments may be made with or without examination, but may n…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.2) (from Ch. 15, par. 427) Sec. 10b.2. Promotions. For promotions which shall give consideration to the applicant's qualifications and performance record, seniority and conduct. An advancement in rank or grade to a vacant position constitutes a promotion. (Source…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.3) (from Ch. 15, par. 428) Sec. 10b.3. Eligible lists. For the establishment of eligible lists for appointment to positions in the Office of the Comptroller upon which lists shall be placed the names of successful candidates in order of their relative excellence …

(15 ILCS 410/10b.4) (from Ch. 15, par. 429) Sec. 10b.4. Rejection of candidates or eligibles. For the rejection of candidates or eligibles who fail to comply with reasonable, previously specified job requirements of the Director in regard to such factors as physical and psycholog…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.5) (from Ch. 15, par. 430) Sec. 10b.5. Appointments. For the appointment of a person standing among the 3 highest on the appropriate eligible list to fill a vacancy, or from the highest ranking group if the list is by rankings instead of numerical ratings, except…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.6) (from Ch. 15, par. 431) Sec. 10b.6. Period of probation. For a period of probation not to exceed six months before appointment or promotion is complete, and during which period a probationer may, with the consent of the Director, be discharged or reduced in cl…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.7) (from Ch. 15, par. 432) Sec. 10b.7. For the granting of appropriate preference in entrance examinations to qualified veterans or persons who have been members of the armed forces of the United States or to qualified persons who, while citizens of the United St…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.8) (from Ch. 15, par. 433) Sec. 10b.8. Emergency appointments. For emergency appointments to any position in the Office of the Comptroller for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days, to meet emergency situations. Emergency appointments may be made without regard…

(15 ILCS 410/10b.9) (from Ch. 15, par. 434) Sec. 10b.9. Temporary appointments. For temporary appointments for a period not to exceed 6 months out of any 12 month period to any position in the Office of the Comptroller determined to be temporary or seasonal in nature by the Direc…

(15 ILCS 410/10c) (from Ch. 15, par. 443) Sec. 10c. Jurisdiction C - conditions of employment. For positions in the Office of the Comptroller with respect to conditions of employment: (1) For establishment of a plan for resolving employee grievances and complaints, excluding comp…

(15 ILCS 410/10d) (from Ch. 15, par. 444) Sec. 10d. Extension to exempt positions. For the extension of all or any of the jurisdictions of the Department of Human Resources to positions exempted by this Act. (Source: P.A. 90-24, eff. 6-20-97.)

(15 ILCS 410/10e) (from Ch. 15, par. 445) Sec. 10e. For such other rules and administrative regulations, not inconsistent with this law, as may be proper and necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this law. (Source: P.A. 80-1397.)

(15 ILCS 410/11) (from Ch. 15, par. 446) Sec. 11. Transfers from other merit systems. Any employee subject to the jurisdiction of the "Personnel Code" as established under the Governor of the State of Illinois or any employee subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State …

(15 ILCS 410/12) (from Ch. 15, par. 447) Sec. 12. Employees of the Office of the Comptroller - election to public office - leave of absence - re-entry of service. Any person holding a position in the Office of the Comptroller, who is elected to public office, shall, upon request,…

(15 ILCS 410/13) (from Ch. 15, par. 448) Sec. 13. Unlawful acts prohibited. (1) No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under any provision of this law, or in any manner commit or at…

(15 ILCS 410/14) (from Ch. 15, par. 449) Sec. 14. Records of the Department of Human Resources. The records of the Department, including eligible registers, except such records as the rules may properly require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be public…

(15 ILCS 410/15) (from Ch. 15, par. 450) Sec. 15. Oaths, testimony, and the production of records. The Commission, each member of the Commission and the Director shall have power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to a…

(15 ILCS 410/16) (from Ch. 15, par. 451) Sec. 16. Status of present employees. Employees holding positions in the Office of the Comptroller herein shall continue under the following conditions: (1) Employees who have been appointed as the result of having passed examinations in a…

(15 ILCS 410/17) (from Ch. 15, par. 452) Sec. 17. Ethics disclosure. No employee of the Office of the Comptroller may violate any constitutional or statutory requirement to make ethics disclosure, and violation thereof shall be a basis for discharge notwithstanding any other prov…

(15 ILCS 410/17.5) Sec. 17.5. State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (a) Disciplinary action under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act against a person subject to this Act is within the jurisdiction of the Executive Ethics Commission and is not within the jurisdiction…

(15 ILCS 410/18) (from Ch. 15, par. 453) Sec. 18. Affirmative Action. The Comptroller shall appoint an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer who shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer may be assigned such other duties as the C…

(15 ILCS 410/18a) (from Ch. 15, par. 454) Sec. 18a. Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall, within 90 days after the effective date of this Act and annually thereafter, submit to the Comptroller a plan for assuring equal employment oppor…

(15 ILCS 410/18b) (from Ch. 15, par. 455) Sec. 18b. Duties of Comptroller's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. The Comptroller's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall: (1) set forth a detailed and uniform method and requirement by which the Office of the Comptroller shall…

(15 ILCS 410/19) (from Ch. 15, par. 456) Sec. 19. Penalties. Except as otherwise provided, any person who willfully violates any provision of this Act or of the rules shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Each violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Sourc…

(15 ILCS 410/2) (from Ch. 15, par. 402) Sec. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Comptroller Merit Employment Code is to establish for the Office of the Comptroller a system of personnel administration based upon merit principles and scientific methods. (Source: P.A. 80-1397.)

(15 ILCS 410/3) (from Ch. 15, par. 403) Sec. 3. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows: "Commission". The Merit Commission created by this Act. "Department". Departm…

(15 ILCS 410/4) (from Ch. 15, par. 404) Sec. 4. Organization. There is created in the Office of the Comptroller: (a) a Department of Human Resources, headed by a Director, which shall be a department of the Office of the Comptroller with primary responsibility for personnel trans…

(15 ILCS 410/5) (from Ch. 15, par. 405) Sec. 5. Jurisdictions; exemptions. All offices and positions of employment in the Office of the Comptroller shall be subject to this Act unless specifically exempted herein. (Source: P.A. 80-1397.)

(15 ILCS 410/5a) (from Ch. 15, par. 406) Sec. 5a. Definition of jurisdictions. There are created 3 separate areas of jurisdiction of the Department, as follows: (1) Jurisdiction A, with respect to the classification and compensation of positions in the Office of the Comptroller. …

(15 ILCS 410/5b) (from Ch. 15, par. 407) Sec. 5b. General exemptions. The following positions in the Office of the Comptroller shall be exempt from jurisdictions A, B and C, unless such jurisdictions shall be extended as provided in this Act; (1) The Comptroller and Deputy Comptr…

(15 ILCS 410/5c) (from Ch. 15, par. 408) Sec. 5c. Partial exemptions. The following positions in the Office of the Comptroller are exempt from jurisdictions A, B and C to the extent stated for each unless these jurisdictions are extended as provided in this Act: (1) The Merit Com…

(15 ILCS 410/6) (from Ch. 15, par. 409) Sec. 6. Director - appointment - qualifications. The Department of Human Resources shall have an officer at its head who shall be known as the Director. He or she shall be appointed by the Comptroller. The Director shall be a person who sha…

(15 ILCS 410/6a) (from Ch. 15, par. 410) Sec. 6a. Director - powers and duties. The Director shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To apply and carry out this law and the rules adopted hereunder. (2) To attend meetings of the Commission. (3) To establish and m…

(15 ILCS 410/6b) (from Ch. 15, par. 411) Sec. 6b. Certification of payrolls. On or after the effective date of this Act, no State disbursing or auditing officer shall make or approve or take part in making or approving any payment for personal service to any person holding a posi…

(15 ILCS 410/7) (from Ch. 15, par. 412) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 80-1397. Repealed by P.A. 89-511, eff. 1-1-97.)

(15 ILCS 410/7a) (from Ch. 15, par. 413) Sec. 7a. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 80-1397. Repealed by P.A. 89-511, eff. 1-1-97.)

(15 ILCS 410/7b) (from Ch. 15, par. 414) Sec. 7b. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 85-621. Repealed by P.A. 89-511, eff. 1-1-97.)

(15 ILCS 410/7c) (from Ch. 15, par. 415) Sec. 7c. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 80-1397. Repealed by P.A. 89-511, eff. 1-1-97.)

(15 ILCS 410/8) (from Ch. 15, par. 416) Sec. 8. Merit Commission. There shall be a Merit Commission for the Office of the Comptroller, composed of 3 members appointed by the Comptroller, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The members of the Commission shall be pers…

(15 ILCS 410/8a) (from Ch. 15, par. 417) Sec. 8a. Terms, compensation. Members of the Merit Commission shall be initially appointed as follows: (1) One member to serve until the third Monday of January, 1980, and until his successor is appointed; and (2) One member to serve until…

(15 ILCS 410/8b) (from Ch. 15, par. 418) Sec. 8b. Meetings. The Merit Commission shall meet periodically in accordance with a schedule established by the chairman and at such other times as necessary, upon a three-day written notice. Two members shall constitute a quorum. (Source…