| Title: | Western Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Website: | Western Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Name: | Hubert Staff | | Contact Title: | Board Chairman, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Phone: | 217.228.8470 | | Contact E-Mail: | hstaff@stafflaw.net | | Contact Comments: | Board Chairman, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority
217/228-8486 fax | | Function: | The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Warren, Henderson, Hancock, McDonough, Fulton, Mason, Cass, Schuyler, Brown, Adams, Scott, Morgan, and Pike counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages. | | Term: | 6 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January with staggered terms, and until successor is appointed and qualified. | | Senate Confirmation: | Yes | | Party Affiliation: | N/A | | Qualifications: | Residents of authority’s jurisdiction who have experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor, or civic, community, or neighborhood organization. Executive Director to have experience in finance, including requirements of issuing bonds, real estate or economic development, and administration. | | Compensation: | Reimbursed for expenses | | Composition: | 21 members
-6 appointed by the Governor
-1 each appointed by the County Board Chairman of the following counties:
Warren
Henderson
Hancock
McDonough
Fulton
Mason
Cass
Schuyler
Brown
Adams
Scott
Morgan
Pike
-Ex Officio Members:
Director of DCEO or designee
Director of CMS or designee | | Chair: | Elected annually by the Board, must be a public member | | Authority: | 70 ILCS 532 |
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