Section 428.300  Training, Compliance, and Conflict of Interest

a)         In accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120]:

1)         All newly appointed members shall complete the OMA training; and

2)         A designated representative of each advisory group shall complete the OMA training annually to ensure that the advisory group is up to date and in compliance with any changes.

b)         All advisory groups shall complete mandatory training in accordance with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act [5 ILCS 430].

c)         In addition, all advisory group members shall complete the DCFS required annual trainings. 

d)         All advisory group members must comply with the reporting requirements set forth in Article 4A of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act [5 ILCS 420/Art. 4A], if applicable.

e)         Additionally, all advisory groups and their respective members must comply with applicable Sections of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 437, Employee Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. If an advisory group member believes a conflict of interest may exist, the member is encouraged to send an inquiry to the Conflict of Interest Committee at DCFS.Conflict-of-InterestCommittee@illinois.gov.