The government of Cook County, Illinois, is primarily composed of the Board of Commissioners, other elected officials such as the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Treasurer, Board of Review, Clerk, Assessor, Cook County Circuit Court judges and Circuit Court Clerk, as well as numerous other officers and entities. Cook County is the only home rule county in Illinois.[1][2] The Cook County Code is the codification of Cook County's local ordinances.
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- ^ Members, Illinois Association Of County Board. "Illinois Association Of County Board Members | Forms of Counties". Illinois Association Of County Board Members. Retrieved 2023-12-10.