Mission Statement
The mission of Central Management Services is to free Illinois State agencies and governmental entities to focus their resources on their core missions. Using a Shared Services model, we work in partnership with them to reduce the total cost and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative services we provide them and, thus improve the services they provide to the citizens of Illinois. We apply those same goals to the services we provide the general public. In fulfilling our mission, we utilize best practices to create, lead and manage administrative services, to preserve the State’s human and concrete assets, and to establish and monitor standards for the greater good of state government.
James P. Sledge, Director
The Governor tapped Sledge, former director of IDES, to increase the quality of state government services that are provided to the citizens of Illinois. Sledge is a lawyer with over 15 years experience and an extensive history of service in Illinois. He was formerly the executive director of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and helped to revive the struggling commission and turn around its reputation in the legal community.
His experience also includes serving as a prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, as well as spending time in private practice. Sledge received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Xavier University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame. Director Sledge will begin his new role on Monday as one of six African-Americans currently serving as a department head under Governor Blagojevich.
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