| Title: | Commerce Commission, Illinois |
| Website: | Illinois Commerce Commission |
| Contact Name: | Michael Merchant |
| Contact Title: | Executive Director |
| Contact E-Mail: | Michael.Merchant@Illinois.gov |
| Contact Comments: | |
| Function: | The Commission regulates public utilities and intrastate motor carriers; sets some rates of electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewer companies; licenses household goods movers and relocation towing companies; inspects railroad crossings and tracks as well as rail cars carrying hazardous materials. |
| Term: | 5 years, expiring 3rd Monday of January in staggered years or until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Party Affiliation: | No more than 3 from same political party |
| Qualifications: | Must serve on full-time basis and may not hold other salaried employment or public office. No employees, officials, or stockholders of corporations regulated by commission, or persons subject to commission regulation. |
| Compensation: | Chairman, $144,038 per year; Commissioners, $125,790 per year |
| Composition: | 5 appointed by Governor, confirmed by the Senate. |
| Chair: | Designated by the Governor |
| Authority: | 220 ILCS 5/2-101 |