Section 428.230  Types of Advisory Groups

The Department will maintain an updated list of all the advisory groups on the Department's website, on the "Boards and Advisory Groups" page (https://dcfs.illinois.gov/about-us/impact-public-policy.html). Those groups include:

a)         Statutory Advisory Groups

Statutory advisory groups are those created or required by federal or Illinois law.  The enabling statute for each group will identify the purpose of the advisory group, specify the process for the appointment of members and leadership, and how frequently the group meets.

b)         Non-statutory Advisory Groups

Non-statutory advisory groups are those not required by Illinois law but are created by the Department. These groups are formed to provide counsel to the Department.  Each group will identify the purpose of the advisory group, outline the process for the appointment of members and leadership, and specify how frequently the group meets in the group's bylaws.

c)         Task Forces and Commissions

Task forces and commissions are established by Executive Order, or by the General Assembly to address specific issues or responsibilities by appointing members to serve on them; often with the authority to make recommendations on policy changes, often culminating in a report or study.  The Department may be named to provide administrative support for task forces or commissions that are not housed under DCFS.  For these groups, DCFS does not have the authority to dictate meetings. Instead, each task force or commission must follow its enabling statute and the Open Meetings Act.