Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Johnsburg derives its authority from the Illinois Municipal Code, Illinois Compiled Statutes and from Village of Johnsburg Ordinances. 

The Commission’s role is primarily defined by three statutorily defined responsibilities.  The first is the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment of qualified candidates to fill vacancies, for original appointments, of full-time police officers.  The second responsibility is the testing of qualified officers in the promotional process for the position of Sergeant.  The final responsibility is to conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action in the police department.

The Board commissioners are appointed by the Village President with the consent of the Board. Each of the three (3) members serve a three year staggered term.  All of the members must be electors of the Village of Johnsburg and must have no felony convictions.

Candidates cannot be related to any elected or appointed village official and must not already hold an office with the Village.  The Board of Commissioners serve a crucial role to the community as they are entrusted to select and promote the best and most qualified individuals to safeguard the lives and property of everyone in our community.

Chairperson - Dick Seaborn

Commission Members - Pat McAndrews • Tony Grunder

Note: The Village of Johnsburg follows  Robert's Rules of Order at all Village Board and Committee meetings.

The Police Commission meets as needed.

Please call the Police Department at (815) 385-6024 to confirm a meeting date & time.