Barrington Village President Karen Darch tabbed to lead regional group

Officials from the Barrington Area Council of Governments have announced a new executive board leadership team for 2020-21.

Barrington Village President Karen Darch will serve as the group's chair, with South Barrington Mayor Paula McCombie as vice chair.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the chair of the BACOG executive board this coming year," Darch said.

Barrington Township Supervisor Amy Nykaza served as board chair in 2019-20.

The Barrington Area Council of Governments is a voluntary association of elected officials that represents eight municipal and township governments. The organization's duties include facilitating cooperative regional strategies on emergency management, groundwater research and environmental conservation.