As part of his continued efforts to promote open government and streamline the bloated county budget, Commissioner Peraica has introduced a resolution to form a bi-partisan, private sector “Waste Commission” to identify waste, abuse and opportunities for cost savings in the county budget.

The resolution is currently in the county Finance Committee.

Here is the full text – as introduced – of the resolution:

PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Sponsored by:

THE HONORABLE TONY PERAICA, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

CREATION OF A “PRIVATE SECTOR SURVEY ON COST CONTROL OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT”

WHEREAS, tough economic times require that governments use taxpayers resources efficiently; and

WHEREAS, it is crucial that governments streamline their operations to ensure that taxpayer monies are spent efficiently and wisely; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby commit to the formation of a Private Sector Survey on Cost Control of County Government for Cook County, Illinois (to be referred to as “the commission”).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the commission is to be made up of individuals from private sector Cook County business and civic organizations that are nominated by the President of the Cook County Board and approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses related to the functions of the commission.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the commission would be charged with responsibility for conducting in-depth reviews of county government operations and reporting back to the President and Board of Commissioners on determinations regarding waste and inefficiency in county government, and proposing solutions to problems where they are found.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the President and Board of Commissioners establish a working group of commissioners from both political parties for the purpose of determining the membership of the commission as well as the scope and extent of duties of the commission.