Board approves participation in Illinois Emergency Management mutual aid system

The Chair read a resolution authorizing the county's participation as a member of the Illinois Emergency Management mutual aid system intergovernmental agreement and noted this is typically done annually.

"If approved Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid system agreement," the Chair read; a motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. A commissioner noted they would check the supporting documentation and the Chair indicated staff would verify the paperwork.

The resolution authorizes the county to participate in mutual-aid responses under the terms of the intergovernmental agreement; no implementation details or fiscal impacts were discussed during the meeting.