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Guiding principles proposed for elected and appointed officials' compensation; HB5584 noted as possible state change
Summary
County Administrator Al Zwilling presented a Guiding Principles document recommending timing, transparency, performance reviews, and linking raises to non‑property tax revenue; the paper also noted pending Illinois HB5584, which could change statewide pay-setting for local elected officials.
A Guiding Principles memorandum prepared by County Administrator Al Zwilling was entered into the Finance Committee record on May 4. The document recommends that salary and compensation considerations for elected and appointed officials be completed as part of the county's budget planning cycle and that information be posted publicly to improve transparency under a 'Total Compensation Package' framework.
The guidance lists practical steps — annual performance reviews by June 30, comparisons to similar counties, and coordination between the Negotiations, Personnel and Grievance (NPG) Committee and the Finance Committee. It also flags Illinois House Bill HB5584, noting that if enacted it could set statewide salaries for elected officials and provide a 66.6% reimbursement to counties for affected positions, potentially reducing county payroll costs.
