A. The powers and duties of the board shall be in accord with those set out in 50 Illinois Compiled Statutes 750/15.4 as current and as amended in the future.
B. The board may create bylaws, which will become effective upon approval of a majority vote of the board, and a copy of which shall be submitted to the Williamson County board of commissioners, the Herrin city council, and the Marion city council.
C. The county, Herrin, and Marion being required by law to submit annual audits for any governmental entity spending funds of those governments and being responsible for establishing the powers and duties of the board and in the interest of transparency in government, require that the board conduct an annual audit as set forth in 50 Illinois Compiled Statutes 310 et seq.
D. Any and all funds collected for the 9-1-1 system shall be kept in the 9-1-1 fund, which is overseen by the county treasurer. The board treasurer shall work with the county treasurer and 9-1-1 coordinator on investment of JETSB funds and payments of all 9-1-1 bills. All 9-1-1 funds currently in the possession of the city of Marion are to be combined into the fund with county and Herrin 9-1-1 funds pursuant to the joining of two (2) former boards into one joint board.
E. The sheriff, the Herrin police chief, and the Marion police chief will continue to operate and staff their 9-1-1 dispatch PSAP centers.
F. Pursuant to 50 Illinois Compiled Statutes 750/40(b) and beginning October 1, 2016, and every October 1 thereafter, the board shall report to the department of state police audited financial statements showing total revenue and expenditures for the previous fiscal year. The statements shall include a detailed summary of revenue from all sources, operating expenses, capital expenditures, cash balances, and any other financial information deemed relevant by the department of state police. (Ord. 3271, 8-10-2015)