The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in a special meeting on Monday March 18, 2013 for the sole purpose of appointing a new State’s Attorney. Present were Chairman Bill Meier, Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller and Commissioner Dick Rawlings.
Chr. Meier said that the first order of business is approving the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Meier said that the purpose of this special meeting is to appoint a new State’s Attorney. Chr. Meier said that said that as everyone knows the current State’s Attorney Chris Reif has been appointed to the vacated seat of Judge Mitchell and will be sworn into office on March 22, 2013.
The Morgan County Board has accepted the resignation of State’s Attorney Chris Reif, Chr. Meier said, and by County Resolution 2013-11 and State 10 ILCS 5/25-11 provides that the vacancy shall be filled by the Chairman of the County Board with the advice and consent of the County Board within 60 days. Chr. Meier said that the County Board appoints Mr. Robert V. Bonjean III to State’s Attorney. This position will be come effective March 22, 2013 Chr. Meier said.
There was discussion.
Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert V. Bonjean III to the positon of State’s Attorney effective March 22, 2013. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting is adjourned.