Committee on Appointments and Legislation & Rules 10-5-26

The LaSalle County Board’s Committee on Appointments, Legislation & Rules meeting on October 5, 2026, approved the tentative full-board schedule for 2027 and approved the appointment of Damon Nagelaman as county Finance Director for a term beginning October 8, 2026, through November 30, 2029. The resolution set his initial annual compensation at $100,000 through November 30, 2027; compensation for the remaining term will be determined in line with other county employees. The committee also approved several appointments and reappointments to drainage district commissions and Lostant Fire Protection District trustees. A Brookfield Vienna Drainage District appointment was presented with an address discrepancy that staff were asked to verify and correct.

The committee discussed whether board rules should address members’ review of executive-session recordings; the county attorney said the applicable review procedure is governed by statute. Further review of board-rule provisions, including remote attendance and quorum language and internal contradictions, remains outstanding, with references requested for consideration at a future meeting. No procurement, contract awards, or purchasing activity was identified.