The Chief Administrator shall be the chief executive officer of the Office, and shall be selected pursuant to the process set forth in Section 2-80-080. The Chief Administrator shall serve a term of four (4) years, and at the conclusion of such term may be considered for reappointment. The Chief Administrator may be removed from office prior to the conclusion of such term only for cause in accordance with Section 2-80-090.
The Chief Administrator shall have the following minimum qualifications:
(a) An attorney with substantial experience in criminal, civil rights, and/or labor law, or corporate and/or governmental investigations; or an individual with substantial experience in law enforcement oversight, or investigating employee or other wrongdoing;
(b) Knowledge of law enforcement, particularly of internal investigations of wrongdoing and use of force;
(c) A commitment to and knowledge of the need for and responsibilities of law enforcement, as well as the need to protect basic constitutional rights of all affected parties;
(d) Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership; and
(e) The ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
The Chief Administrator shall not be a current or former sworn employee of the Police Department, a non-sworn employee of the Police Department within the last five years, or an employee of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office within the last five years.
(Added Coun. J. 10-5-16, p. 34471, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-21-21, p. 33219, § 3)