...fact it ignores who is in charge, the voter. In spite of out of control spending by local public bodies, it’s that time of year again, where one side wants...
...pass. When will the madness stop? This school district has a budget of $14,700,800, only 1641 students, a newly remodeled office building for the administration, and only 32% of students...
...law. Copy of written notice to each member of the board informing them a special meeting has been called by one-third of the members of the board. Copy of the...
...are no longer our bond? The recent assessment of commercial property in Mattoon Township has raised many questions of the legality of the entire process and we intend to spell...
...initio because the county lacked statutory authority (Dillon’s Rule) In absence of statutory authority it would constitute an impermissible gift Lack of prior appropriation of the funds defeats any obligation...
...other officer or officers connected with the assessment or levying of the taxes, may be, in the discretion of the court, corrected, supplied and made to conform to law by...
...Any alderman, member of a board of trustees, supervisor or county commissioner, or other person holding any office, either by election or appointment under the laws or constitution of this...
...not be increased nor decreased during the term of office” WHAT DO THE MINUTES SAY? During the Sep 2016 meeting in which compensation of elected official was discussed and voted...
...CPA after each election. The audit committee is to provide an audit within 6 months of the close of each fiscal year. With a $40,302.00 error in 2016 and a...
...temporary basis, any staff necessary for the implementation or upgrade of the system. This is yet another example of a public body failing to read and apply the rules established...