| Title: | Central Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Name: | Andrew Hamilton | | Contact Title: | Executive Director, Central Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Phone: | 217-899-7525 | | Contact E-Mail: | andrewjhamilton@andrewjhamilton.com | | Contact Comments: | (217) 899-7525 | | Function: | The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Macon, Sangamon, Menard, Logan, Christian, DeWitt, Macoupin, Montgomery, Calhoun, Greene, and Jersey counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages. | | Term: | 6 years, initial terms are staggered | | Senate Confirmation: | Yes | | Qualifications: | Must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority. Public members shall be persons of recognized ability and experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, state or local government, commercial agriculture, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor, or civic or community organization. | | Compensation: | Expenses | | Composition: | 15 members as follows:
3 appointed by the Governor;
1 each appointed by the County Board Chair the following Counties:
Macon;
Sangamon;
Menard;
Logan;
Christian;
DeWitt;
Macoupin;
Montgomery;
Calhoun;
Greene;
Jersey;
Director of DCEO or designee, ex officio. | | Chair: | Elected by the Board | | Authority: | 70 ILCS 504 |
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