Travel Expense Control Act

RESOLUTION No. 2017-0103 A RESOLUTION TO COMPLY WITH THE GOVERNMENT TRAVEL EXPENSE CONTROL ACT (50 ILCS 150) WHEREAS, the Illinois legislature recently enacted the Local Government Travel and Expense Control Act as a response to local governmental officials improperly passing on private entertainment expenses to the taxpayers to become effective January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, […]

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Reserve Investment Policy

Per 75 ILCS 16/40-50, the purpose of this policy is to plan for the future expenditures of the Tolono Public Library District’s investments. The plan shall be for the expansion and improvement of library service by the development of a modern comprehensive library facility through expert studies and/or consultants, purchase of real estate site for […]

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Investment of Public Funds Policy

I: Purpose and Scope The purpose of this policy statement is to outline the responsibilities, general objectives, and specific guidelines for management of public funds by the Tolono Public Library District. Its scope is all public funds of the Library. II: Responsibilities All investment policies and procedures of the Tolono Public Library District will be […]

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Summary of Open Meetings Act

I: Intent of the Act It is the public policy of the State of Illinois that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of people’s business. It is the intent of the act that their actions, therefore, be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. (Ch. 109 par. 41) II: Coverage Any […]

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Electronic Meetings Policy

The Library Board of Trustees believes it is in the best interest of its residents and taxpayers that the fullest participation and attendance in all board meetings be achieved whenever possible; and The use of electronic conferencing for meeting attendance and voting requirements, at least in come governmental meetings, is permissible so long as the […]

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