| Title: | Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority |
| Website: | Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority |
| Contact Name: | Andrew Hamilton |
| Contact Title: | Executive Director, Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority |
| Contact Phone: | 217.899.7525 |
| Contact E-Mail: | andrewjhamilton@wkrda.com |
| Contact Comments: | Executive Director, Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority
Fax: 217/546-7569 |
| Function: | The Authority creates and promotes industrial and commercial development, transportation services, and recreational activities in geographic areas of Will and Kankakee counties; constructs, leases, or operates terminal and port facilities; establishes and maintains public airports. |
| Term: | 3 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified. Executive Director not specified. |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Party Affiliation: | N/A |
| Qualifications: | Residents of counties’ area experienced in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate or community development, venture finance, organized labor, civic, community or neighborhood organization. |
| Compensation: | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Composition: | 10 members
- 3 appointed by Governor
- 3 appointed by Will County board chairperson
- 3 appointed by Kankakee County board chairperson
Director, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or designee
Board may nominate by majority vote up to 4 non-voting members for appointment by Governor |
| Chair: | Elected by the board |
| Authority: | 70 ILCS 535/4 |