No one would be foolish enough to suggest that political concerns will not influence the selection of replacements for two Ethics Commission replacements for McHenry County, but some reading this might want to broaden the selection pool.

Here’s what the county web site says about the Commission:

The McHenry County Ethics Commission was created pursuant to the McHenry County Ethics Ordinance, which was promulgated under the Illinois State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 430/1-1 et. seq.

The Commission was created to provide a neutral forum for the independent and apolitical review of possible violations of the McHenry County Ethics Ordinance.

The Commission is charged with the obligation to investigate complaints, conduct hearings and deliberations on allegations of violations of the County Ethics Ordinance, and to adjudicate complaints or refer complaints to the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The heavy lifting for this post comes from a commenter on a previous article and for that I offer thanks.

The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from persons interested in appointment to the McHenry County Ethics Commission.

Two vacant positions are available for terms ending February 1, 2013.

Application forms are available at the County Board Office, Room 209, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 (815-334-4221) or the Application may be found by scrolling to the bottom of this page. Applications should be returned to the County Board office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011. If mailing your application, certified or registered mail is recommended.

Mailed applications should be sent to the following address:

McHenry County Board, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098.