METRA-RAIL INSPECTOR GENERAL Senate SponsorsSen. Susan Garrett 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 70 ILCS 3615/3B.04from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.0470 ILCS 3615/3B.17 new740 ILCS 174/5Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides for the appointment of a Commuter Rail Inspector General for a 5-year term for the purpose of detection, deterrence, and prevention of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement in the Commuter Rail Division (METRA). Contains provisions concerning appointment, terms, vacancies, qualifications, jurisdiction, duties, rulemaking authority, budget, and reporting requirements of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Requires that the Commuter Rail Board appoint an ethics officer for the Commuter Rail Division. Amends the Whistleblower Act. Provides that "employer" includes the Office of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Effective immediately. 11/4/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett 11/4/2010SenateFirst Reading 11/4/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die