WC Ad Hoc

Will County finance officials on Tuesday detailed the policies governing how the county tracks its physical and digital assets, explaining the $5,000 threshold for items that are formally capitalized and the separate process for managing less expensive goods. Karen Hennessy, the county’s finance director, and Emily Perkins, the assistant finance director, presented to the Ad-Hoc…

Will County Treasurer Tim Brophy confirmed Tuesday that property owners have a free online payment option available and advised residents to avoid the high convenience fees associated with using credit cards for tax payments. Appearing before the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee, Brophy and his colleague Julie Shetina addressed a concern raised by a board member…

While the Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee quickly approved minor updates to its administrative adjudication ordinance Tuesday, the action sparked a broader discussion about resident frustration over the enforcement process and its perceived “lack of teeth.” Committee member Sherry Newquist raised the issue, noting she frequently hears from constituents about the “ungodly length of…

AI Policy Discussion Urged: Chair Jackie Triner called for the county to develop a comprehensive policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence. Citing a recent conference, Triner noted the potential benefits for efficiency, like processing invoices, but also the risks of unregulated use by employees. Currently, only the Emergency Management department has a formal AI policy.…

The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee will draft a new, county-wide general harassment policy after a lengthy debate on Tuesday revealed the complexities of the county’s legal obligations and the limits of the County Board’s authority over other elected officials. The discussion arose during a review of Chapter 39 of the county’s ordinances, which…

A review of Will County’s fiscal policies on Tuesday highlighted significant gaps in how the county tracks its physical assets, from office furniture to squad cars, prompting calls from the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee to modernize the process. During the review of Chapter 40, which covers fiscal affairs, committee members expressed concern that the county’s…

The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee met June 10 to continue its comprehensive update of the county code. Here are some of the key actions and discussions: Court Fees Ordinance ApprovedThe committee approved updates to Chapter 37, which outlines the county’s civil and criminal court fees. The changes align the county’s fee schedule with…

Committee Clarifies Unanimous Vote Requirement for Honorary Proclamations: The Ordinance Committee refined language in Chapter 30 regarding honorary proclamations, specifying that they shall be allowed “only by unanimous vote” of members present at the executive committee. Committee member Judy Ogala suggested the wording change to ensure clarity that proclamations require unanimous support to move forward.…

JOLIET — Will County officials are modernizing the format and structure of the county’s ordinances, some of which date back to 1943, as part of a comprehensive review process to improve readability and consistency. During Thursday’s Ordinance Committee meeting, members and staff worked through detailed formatting changes to Chapter 30 of the county’s code, which…

JOLIET — Will County officials discovered Thursday that their current practices regarding virtual meeting attendance may not fully comply with state law, as the Ordinance Committee worked through updates to the county’s code of ordinances. During a detailed review of Chapter 30, which governs county administration, committee members learned that while the county’s rules require…