The Process

The Governor's Office of Boards & Commissions has established a system designed to make the appointment process efficient, thorough and orderly. At the same time, an effective and precise process often requires significant time and patience as the Office assists the Governor with his candidate selections. While we greatly appreciate your efforts to serve your state, it is important to understand that for most boards and commissions there are statutorily mandated guidelines that must be closely adhered to by the Governor. Most boards have limited memberships, and many have specific qualifications calling for appointees with particular experience and knowledge. Please feel free to familiarize yourself with the functions, requirements, composition, and applicable qualifications for a particular board by using the listing of boards provided on this website.

How to Apply

If there is a board or commission that interests you, please send us an updated resume and a letter expressing your interest and indicating the specific board(s) to which you are applying. Upon notification of your interest, we will add your name, along with a brief synopsis of your experience, to our analysis of the specific board(s) of interest. On a regular basis, the Governor reviews the analyses and makes selections for appointment and/or reappointment.

Background Check

Please be aware that as part of our routine process, we will ask that you complete forms that authorize the Illinois State Police to conduct background, criminal and credit checks. This is required of all candidates, for all boards, without exception.

Selection

If you are selected by the Governor for appointment, you will be notified by our office and an official letter of appointment will be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.

If you are not selected for a current opening, we will continue to maintain your file and your name will remain on the analysis for future consideration when other positions become available.

Advice and Consent of the Illinois State Senate

Many appointments to specific boards and commissions require the consent of the State Senate. This is commonly referred to as the confirmation process. When necessary, the Senate Executive Appointments Committee conducts an independent review of the Governor's appointments, prior to confirmation or non-confirmation of given appointees. On occasion, the Committee will hold confirmation hearings at which time you may be required to appear and answer any questions the committee members have for you. Our office will notify you in advance of such hearings and furnish you with any pertinent information at that time.

Again, we thank you for your interest in the Governor's Office of Boards & Commissions. You are welcome to contact us at any time and we will be glad to assist you and answer any questions you may have.