Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 3915/1. Council created

§ 1. Council created. There is created the Illinois Arts Council, an agency of the State of Illinois.

Until July 1, 2003 or when all of the new members to be initially appointed under this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly have been appointed by the Governor, whichever occurs later, the Illinois Arts Council shall be composed of not less than 13 nor more than 35 members to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be a senior citizen age 60 or over.

The term of each appointed member of the Council who is in office on June 30, 2003 shall terminate at the close of business on that date or when all of the new members to be initially appointed under this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly have been appointed by the Governor, whichever occurs later.

Beginning on July 1, 2003 or when all of the new members to be initially appointed under this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly have been appointed by the Governor, whichever occurs later, the Illinois Arts Council shall be composed of 21 members to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be a senior citizen age 60 or over.

In making initial appointments pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 93rd General Assembly, the Governor shall designate approximately one-half of the members to serve for 2 years, and the balance of the members to serve for 4 years, each term of office to end on July 1. Thereafter all appointments shall be made for a 4 year term. The Governor shall designate the Chairman of the Council from among the members thereof.