College of Lake County Federation of Teachers
Political Action Committee
FAQ about being a candidate for
College of Lake County Board of Trustees
For a complete document about being a candidate for any office in the state of Illinois, including a candidate for the College of Lake County Board of Trustees, you may go to the Illinois State Board of Elections website at: http://www.elections.state.il.us/ and download a copy of the current Candidate Guide.
What does a trustee do?
A great resource to review if you are considering being a candidate for the College of Lake County Board of Trustees is the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA). The ICCTA publishes a Welcome to the Board handbook which is available on their website, http://www.communitycolleges.org/
Do I have to be a registered voter?
Yes
Do I have to live in Lake County?
Yes, and you have to have been a resident of Lake County for one year immediately preceding the election
Do I have to collect any signatures?
Yes, you are required to turn in at least 50 qualified voter signatures
Where can I obtain the required paperwork to file?
You can download all required paperwork from the Illinois State Board of elections at: http://www.elections.state.il.us/
You can also go to the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus, Office of Administrative Affairs, 19351 W Washington Street, Grayslake, office A107
When is the deadline to file?
December 13-20, 2010
Where do I go to file?
Election papers will be accepted work days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The location to file is the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus, Office of Administrative Affairs, 19351 W Washington Street, Grayslake, office A107.
How long is a term of service?
6 years
When would my term begin, if I win the election?
Within 28 days of the election
When are the elections?
April 5, 2011
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