In each county of more than 600,000 inhabitants but less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, there shall be a County Division of Transportation with a county director of the Division of Transportation.
     The chairman of the county board, with the advice and consent of the county board, shall appoint a director from a list of qualified applicants. The appointee shall have demonstrated experience in the area of management and administration.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 605 ILCS 5/5-201.1

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07

     The county board shall notify the Department of the appointment of the director.