There is created a political subdivision, body politic, and municipal corporation by the name of the Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District embracing the territory of Jackson County and Union County.
     Territory may be annexed to the District in the manner hereinafter provided in this Act.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 1820/3

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

     The District may sue and be sued in its corporate name but execution shall not in any case issue against any property of the District. It may adopt a common seal and change the same at pleasure.