City Employees

Are City employee salaries and compensation public information, and where can I see them?

Illinois Public Act 97‑0609, also known informally as the “Employee Compensation Reporting” law, requires units of local government (including municipalities) to post on their official government website:

How do I file a complaint about a City employee, and what happens after I do?

Complaints about a City employee may be made with the City Human Resources Department, 630-377-4446, hr@stcharlesil.gov. All complaints are thoroughly investigated by the Human Resources Department with the participation and cooperation of the department director following widely accepted best practices and requirements defined by the Department of Labor. Depending on the type of complaint and individuals involved, the investigation can take a few weeks or a few months. Results of the investigation may be requested by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request on the City’s website. Complaints about police personnel are submitted to the Police Department.

How does the City handle ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct?

The City has a designated ethics advisor who advises on ethical questions and concerns. An ethical concern or allegation must first be submitted to the City Human Resources Department, 630-377-4446, hr@stcharlesil.gov, which will relay the concern or allegation to the City’s ethics advisor for review and advice. All complaints regarding ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct by City employees are thoroughly investigated by the ethics advisor with the participation and cooperation of the department director following widely accepted best practices and requirements defined by the City’s ethics ordinance and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.

How does the City respond to reports of hate speech or discriminatory behavior?

The City’s internal personnel policy manual prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, physical violence, threats, intimidation, and the like by City employees. All reports of such behavior by employees who represent the City are thoroughly investigated by the Human Resources Department with the participation and cooperation of the department director, and if warranted, the Police Department, following widely accepted best practices and requirements defined by the Department of Labor. Results of the investigation may be requested by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request on the City’s website.

How do I recognize a City employee for good work?

We love hearing about the excellent work our employees do in the community and ways they have gone above and beyond. If you would like to recognize a City employee for great work, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@stcharlesil.gov. We will place the recognition in their personnel file and make sure to pass it along to the employee, supervisor, and department director.