The Adams County Sheriffs Department Merit Commission was established February 10, 1970, by resolution of the Adams County Board. In November of 1972, an Attorney General of Illinois opinion stated that no member of the County Board may serve as a member of the Merit Commission. In 1986, the Merit Commission was increased to a five member commission from the three member Commission.

The Merit Commission shall have the duties, pursuant to recognized merit principles of public employment, of certification for employment and promotion, and upon complaint of the sheriff or states attorney as limited in this Division, to discipline or discharge as the circumstances may warrant. In Adams County, all full time deputy sheriffs and corrections officer are under the jurisdiction of this Act and under the jurisdiction of the Commission.

Merit Commission Meeting Schedule

All meetings are scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Adams County Courthouse. Access to meetings are through the Southwest Vermont Street door.