| Title: | Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority | | Website: | Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority | | Contact Name: | Andrew Hamilton | | Contact Title: | Executive Director, Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority | | Contact Phone: | 217-899-7525 | | Contact E-Mail: | andrewjhamilton@uirvda.com | | Contact Comments: | Fax: 217-546-7569 | | Function: | The board administers the Authority created to promote industrial, commercial and residential development, and transportation and recreational services in Grundy, LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Kendall, and Marshall Counties; may acquire and operate or lease port facilities, terminals, and bridges, and establish and maintain public airports; required to report to the Governor and General Assembly annually. | | Term: | 3 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified | | Senate Confirmation: | Yes | | Party Affiliation: | N/A | | Qualifications: | Public members must reside in Authority territory and be experienced 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. | | Compensation: | Expenses | | Composition: | 21 members
-10 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate
-1 each appointed by board chairman of Grundy, LaSalle, Lake, Bureau, Putnam, Kendall, Kane, McHenry, and Marshall counties
-Director, Dept. of Commerce & Community Affairs, or designee
-Director, Dept. of Central Management Services, or designee | | Chair: | Elected by board members appointed by county chairs | | Authority: | 70 ILCS 530/4 |
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