Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board

Body
Function

The Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) is empowered by the Emergency Telephone System Act to administer the operation of the Cook County 9-1-1 system in the unincorporated areas of Cook County and Dixmoor, Ford Heights, Golf, Northlake, Phoenix, Robbins and Stone Park.

Term

3 Years

Compensation

None

Composition
Qualifications

At least three (3) members shall be representative of the 9-1-1 public safety agencies, one of whom must represent the police service, and one the fire service. There also must be a public member who is a resident in the local exchange service territory included in the 9-1-1 coverage area.

Authority

Emergency Telephone System Act, 50 ILCS 750/1

Staff

The ETSB has a staff of six.

Appointments
Head of Committee?
No
Main Contact for Committee?
No