| Title: | Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Website: | Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Name: | Andrew Hamilton | | Contact Title: | Executive Director, Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Contact Phone: | 866.325.7525 | | Contact E-Mail: | andrewjhamilton@siedail.com | | Contact Comments: | Executive Director, Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority | | Function: | The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Fayette, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Marion, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Jefferson, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Hamilton, and White counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages. | | Term: | 3 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January, 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: | 27 members
- 9 appointed by the Governor
- 1 appointed by the Director of DCEO
The county board chairmen of the following counties shall each appoint one member: Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White. | | Chair: | Elected annually by the Board | | Authority: | 70 ILCS 518/20 |
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