Contact Us NowEvery District’s Joint Committee must hold its first meeting to discuss RIF issues by December 1, 2011 By Robert B. McCoy robert.mccoy@mhtlaw.com The Education Reform Act (commonly known as Senate Bill 7) created new rules for the reduction in force (RIF) and recall of honorably discharged teachers. In a nutshell, the old seniority system is…
Month: November 2011
Unanticipated Consequences of Talking to the Media
Recent case illustrates need for caution By: Patrick A. Murphey patrick.murphey@mhtlaw.com The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act provides it is an unfair labor practice to interfere with, restrain or coerce public employees in exercises of their rights under that Act. 5 ILCS 315/10(a)(1). Recently, in New Lenox Fire Protection District, 28 Public Employee Reports Illinois…
Pending Legislation could have devastating impact on Municipalities subject to Tax Caps
HB3793 would eliminate inflationary increases if EAV has declined By Richard M. Joseph richard.joseph@mhtlaw.com HB3793 affects taxing districts in counties subject to PTELL (tax caps). Under current law, increases in the extension of real estate taxes levied by a tax capped district are limited to the rate of inflation or 5%, whichever is less. (The…
Municipal Electric Aggregation
Law allows voters to grant Municipalities the right to choose who supplies residential electricity By Richard M. Joseph richard.joseph@mhtlaw.com How would you like to offer the benefit of lower utility rates for the citizens and small commercial establishments in your municipality? Many Illinois municipalities have recently responded yes to this question and are in the…