Illinois Statutes Chapter 230. Gaming § 5/5. Appointment; terms; compensation

§ 5. As soon as practicable following the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1995, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, members to the Board as follows: 3 members for terms expiring July 1, 1996; 3 members for terms expiring July 1, 1998; and 3 members for terms expiring July 1, 2000. Of the 2 additional members appointed pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the initial term of one member shall expire on July 1, 2002 and the initial term of the other member shall expire on July 1, 2004. Thereafter, the terms of office of the Board members shall be 6 years. Incumbent members on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1995 shall continue to serve only until their successors are appointed and have qualified.

Each member of the Board shall receive $300 per day for each day the Board meets and for each day the member conducts a hearing pursuant to Section 16 of this Act, provided that no Board member shall receive more than $5,000 in such fees during any calendar year, or an amount set by the Compensation Review Board, whichever is greater. Members of the Board shall also be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses and disbursements incurred in the execution of their official duties.