There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority in the metropolitan area.
     The principal office of the Authority shall be in the City of Springfield.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 200/255-10

  • Authority: means the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 200/255-5
  • 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.
  • Metropolitan area: means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the Townships of Springfield, Woodside and Capital in the County of Sangamon. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 200/255-5