Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography

Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography

Senator Holmes is from Plainfield and is part of a committee looking into the functioning of townships, I see where this commission  is to submit their report by 12/31/12. In the report townships included in local governments or governing bodies.

The Commission shall:
make a survey of the entire structure of local governments and of their organization, powers, jurisdiction, and functions. Among other things, and without limiting its activities, the Commission shall:
(1) Study all laws governing the organization, powers, jurisdiction, and functions of local governments. (2) Study the inter-relationships of local governments to each other and to federal and State governments. (3) Formulate specific recommendations for legislation or constitutional amendments to (i) permit effective management of local affairs, (ii) encourage local policy decision making, (iii) reduce the multiplicity of local governments, (iv) eliminate overlapping and duplicating of unnecessary powers, (v) increase efficiency and economy in local governments, and (vi) allow optional forms of local governments and increase their authority for cooperation among the levels of government. 

http://appointments.illinois.gov/appointmentsDetail.cfm?id=423