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Boards & Commissions

Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is a seven member, appointed advisory body which makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding new construction, alteration or repair of any exterior design feature of any existing commercial building and/or multi-family dwelling with six or more units.

The ARC's public meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month (as needed) in the Village Board Room located at the Village Hall.

For more information please contact Jim Wallace, Director of Building and Planning, at (847) 304-3460.

Electrical Commission

The Village of Barrington Electrical Commission fulfills two main functions: the commission recommends electrical regulations to the Board of Trustees for adoption by the village, and the commission hears and renders final decisions on appeals of decisions of the electrical or building inspector regarding the electrical code.

The Electrical Commission is composed of six members: the chief electrical inspector, a registered professional engineer, an electrical contractor, a journeyman electrician, the chief of fire/EMS, and a representative of an electrical supply company. The chief electrical inspector serves as ex-officio chairman of the commission. The Electrical Commission meets only as necessary. Commissioners are appointed for terms of one year, and serve until a successor is appointed.

Ethics Board

Responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the ethics ordinance that addresses the conduct of public officials and meets on an as needed basis.

The Ethics Board consists of five (5) members, all of whom shall be residents of the village and eligible to vote throughout their respective terms of office.

Fire and Police Commission

Conducts examinations and makes all initial and promotional appointments (with the exception of the chief of each department) of full-time police and fire sworn personnel. Commission is also responsible for holding hearings on and making the final determination of discharge or disciplinary action exceeding a five-day suspension.

Police Pension Board

Manages the overall operations of the pension fund and its assets including the investment of money and the administration of benefits.

The Police Pension Board consists of five (5) members:

Two active officers who are elected from among active officers
One retired or disabled officer is elected from among retired or disabled officers
Two members are appointed by the president with the consent of the village board

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is a seven member, appointed advisory body which makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding but not limited to Subdivision Plat Approval, Special Uses, and Zoning Amendments (Map or Text).

The Plan Commission's public hearings are held at 7:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (as needed) in the Village Board Room located at the Village Hall.

For more information, please contact Jim Wallace, Director of Building and Planning, at (847) 304-3472.

Village Board

The Village Board meets at 8:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Village Hall.

You may want to come to the Board meetings to learn about Village issues or to comment on one of your concerns; an open forum called "Citizens Registration" is scheduled during each Board meeting for residents who wish to express their opinions.

Please see the Village Board section of the web site for additional information.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA is a seven-member, appointed advisory body which makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding zoning variation requests. A variation is a zoning adjustment which permits minor changes of district requirements where individual properties are both harshly and uniquely burdened by the strict application of the law. In addition, the Zoning Board of Appeals also hears appeals regarding decisions of the Building and Planning Department.

Petitions for zoning variations must be filed with the Building & Zoning Division of the Village approximately 45 days prior to the regular ZBA Hearing date. The hearings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (as needed) at 7:30 pm in the Village Board Room. The Zoning Board also hears appeals regarding decisions made by the Building and Planning Department.

For more information please contact Jim Wallace, Director of Building and Planning at (847) 304-3460.

If interested in becoming a member of any of the above Commissions or ZBA, please contact the Assistant Village Clerk at the Village Hall. The phone number is: (847) 304-3403.

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