Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners derives its power and authority from an Act of the General Assembly entitled Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, of Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
The Board is responsible for the hiring of Police Officers and Firefighters as well as the promotion of Police Sergeants and Fire Lieutenants.
Members
George Pearce, Chair
Terry Porter, Vice-Chair
Mari Terman, Mari Terman, Secretary
Commissioners serve a three year term, for a maximum of three terms.