County Board

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your office hours?
When does the County Board Meet?
How do I get placed on the agenda?
Who is my County Board Member?
What are the terms for Board Members?
How much are Board Members paid?
What Committees does the Board have?
How do I contact my Board Member?
How do I get a firework permit?
How do I get a Raffle Permit?

Q:	What are your office hours?
A:	Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Q:	When does the County Board Meet?
A:	The full Board normally meets every third Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the Board Chambers; 1504 - Third Avenue in Rock Island, IL - Third Floor. Please use the rear entrance of the County Office Building. To verify a County Board meeting or to check the schedule, click here.
Q:	How do I get placed on the agenda?
A:	All requests to address the Board must be received in writing no later than the Friday prior to the Board Meeting. Please provide your name, telephone number and the reason you wish to address the Board. This information can be mailed to the County Board Office at 1504 - Third Avenue in Rock Island, IL 61201 or faxed to (309) 786-4473. Many times, issues can be resolved by first addressing the committee. Please call the County Board Office for additional information at (309) 558-3605.
Q:	Who is my County Board Member?
A:	This information is available on our web site at where you are able to locate your board member by typing in your address and zip code. To access this feature, you may click here. You may also contact the County Clerk's Officeat (309) 558-3571. Back To Top
Q:	What are the terms for Board Members?
A:	Board Members are elected to serve in 25 various districts. Terms are staggered for either four (4) years; four (4) years and two (2) years OR two (2) years, four (4) years and four (4) years. To view the current term expirations of each board member, you may click here.
Q:	How much are Board Members paid?
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Q:	What Committees does the Board have?
A:	Committees of the Board include: Administration: (Areas that report to Committe - Animal Control, Emergency Services & Disaster Agency, Information Systems, Sheriff, COPS, QC Bomb Squad, Court Security, Jail Lease, Public Defender, Court Services, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court, Law Library, County Buildings, State's Attorney, Recorder, Court Automation, Child Support, Court Document, County Clerk (General), County Clerk Document, Recorder Document, Drug Enforcement, Child Placement, Peer Justice, Probation Services, and Evening Reporting) Executive: Fee's & Salaries: (Areas that report to Committee - Purchasing, Coroner, Risk Management, Employee Health Benefits, Payroll, Chief County Assessment Office, Taxing Body Assessment, and Board of Review) Finance & Economic Development: (Areas that report to Committee - Treasurer, Collector's Tax Fee, Treasurer's Automation, Auditor, County Board, General County, Public Utilities, Liquor Commission, and Children's Advocacy) Forest Preserve: (Niabi Zoo, Illiniwek, Loud Thunder) Human Services: (Areas that report to Committee - Veterans Assistance Commission, Cooperative Extension Service, Health Department, Nursing Home Tax, Oak Glen Home, County Clerk (Election), Mental Health (708), and Regional Office of Education) Governmental Affairs: Public Works: (Areas that report to Committee - Zoning, Floodplain Buyout, Highway Department, Bridge, Motor Fuel Tax, Hillsdale Special Service Area, and Zuma/Canoe Creek Special Service Area)
Q:	How do I contact my Board Member?
A:	A complete listing of all Board Members with their address and phone number is provided on the web site. You are also welcome to call the County Board Office to obtain additional information at (309) 558-3605.
Q:	How do I get a permit for fireworks?
A:	Firework Permits are available for those individuals who have an explosive device license, pay a $150 fee and complete an inspection by the Sheriff's Department. We require two week lead time to complete all necessary paperwork and inspections. Please contact the County Board Office at (309) 558-3605 for more information.
Q:	How do I get a Raffle Permit?
A:	Illinois Statutes do not allow a permit to be given for raffles unless all communities within the County have formed a consortium committee. As Rock Island County does not have a committee such as this, we do not license raffles and they are considered illegal.