Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 1930/35

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     Board; compensation and expenses. The Authority shall be governed by a 5-member board consisting of members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two members of the Board must reside within the territory of the Authority. Two members must be former public officials who served within the townships of Bloom, Thornton, Calumet, Bremen, Orland, Worth, Rich, or Palos. One member must have previous employment and management experience with a major railroad company that has significant ties to the Authority. Each member shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file it with the Secretary of State. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of duties prescribed by the Authority. However, any member of the board who serves as secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for services as that officer.
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