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Gail received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1987 and her Masters of Accountancy Degree in 1988 from DePaul University. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1987 and a Certified Public Finance Officer in 2001. Gail has lived in the Chicagoland area her entire life. She currently resides in Oak Lawn with her husband and their three sons.
In her current capacity, Gail works with all department heads in defining the strategic direction of the City in relation to the needs of the community and the mission of the City of Countryside. Her duties include but are not limited to recommendations on hiring, terminating or disciplining employees; risk management; review and justification of capital improvements including funding alternatives; promotion of economic development; resolution of resident, business and staff concerns; and the maintenance of responsive community relations.
Contact Information
You can contact City Administrator Gail Paul at: 708.485.2462.
gpaul@countryside-il.org.