IL SB2934

Beginning with the 2012 general election, forest preserve districts in counties with populations between 800,000 and 3,000,000 shall be divided into 6 districts with one commissioner elected from each district, replacing the prior system of electing commissioners from county board districts.

By July 1, 2011 and every 10 years thereafter, the forest preserve district board must develop an apportionment plan ensuring districts are substantially equal in population, contiguous, compact, and do not divide precincts where practical.

If a forest preserve district fails to complete reapportionment by the required deadline, the county clerk shall convene the county apportionment commission to develop the plan; if no plan is filed, commissioners shall be elected at large.

The president of the forest preserve district board shall be elected by county voters for a 4-year term rather than appointed by commissioners, and may not simultaneously serve on the county board.

Commissioners and the president shall divide themselves by lot into two groups with staggered 2, 4, and 4-year terms to ensure continuity; candidates must be affiliated with established political parties.