Representing Counties: Managing Contending Authorities and Jurisdictions

This course addresses a variety of topics of importance when dealing with the mix of elected officials and independent agencies found at the county level. Topics include seeking state indemnification for elected officials under the State Employee Indemnification Act; 1983 Defense: prosecutorial immunities and claims against correctional facilities for failure to provide medical services; independent agencies’ funding and representation; Property Tax Appeal Board jurisdiction vis a vis the circuit court, associational standing, and county Board of Review assessment authority versus township assessors. Originally presented as part of the 11th Annual Local Government Law Institute.

Credits: 0.75 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR

SKU: P9017-23R-07

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This course addresses a variety of topics of import when dealing with the mix of elected officials and independent agencies found at the county level. Topics include seeking State Indemnification for Elected Officials under State Employee Indemnification Act; 1983 Defense: Prosecutorial Immunities and claims against correctional facilities for failure to provide medical services; Independent Agencies’ Funding and Representation; PTAB jurisdiction vis a vis circuit court, associational standing, county Board of Review assessment authority versus township assessors.

Melanie K. Nelson, Chief Deputy, Civil Trial Division, Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Waukegan

Gunnar Gunnarsson, Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Waukegan

Expires: 11/1/2025

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Melanie K. Nelson, Chief Deputy, Civil Trial Division, Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Waukegan

Gunnar Gunnarsson, Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Waukegan

Expires: 11/1/2025

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Program Date	12/1/23

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Program Date	12/1/23

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