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Transmitting a Communication, dated September 4, 2013 from
TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Pursuant to the authority granted by Illinois State Law and County Ordinance, I hereby appoint Carl Byrd to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Byrd has been serving as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the Cook County Bureau of Administration since August 5, 2013.
Mr. Byrd has over twenty-five years of experience serving local government agencies such as the Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Housing Authority and the City of Chicago where he was most recently the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Buildings. His many years of management in the public sector and leadership skills will aid the continued success of the departments under the Bureau of Administration.
His professional experience and educational background will certainly be a benefit to the County of Cook.
I submit this communication for your approval.
*Referred to the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on 09/11/12.
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