Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Illinois Statutes Chapter 415. Environmental Safety § 157/20. Appointments; members

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 20. Appointments; members.

(a) Members of the Oversight Committee shall be appointed according to subsections (d) and (e) no later than 60 days after the effective date of this Act. If a vacancy occurs within the Oversight Committee, the vacancy shall be filled in a manner consistent with subsections (d) and (e).

(b) At the discretion of both of the Co-Chairpersons, additional individuals may participate as nonvoting members of the Oversight Committee.

(c) With the approval of both of the Co-Chairpersons, additional individuals may be appointed as voting members of the Oversight Committee.

(d) The Oversight Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

(1) four members appointed as follows and who represent, when possible, disadvantaged communities:

(A) one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as Co-Chairperson;

(B) one member appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as Co-Chairperson;

(C) one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(D) one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(2) the Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or his or her designee;

(3) the Director of Public Health or his or her designee;

(4) the Secretary of Human Services or his or her designee; and

(5) the Secretary of Transportation or his or her designee.

(e) The Oversight Committee may, at the discretion of the Oversight Committee, consist of the following nonvoting members:

(1) two representatives from labor organizations;

(2) two representatives from a statewide organization representing manufacturers;

(3) two representatives from faith-based organizations;

(4) two representatives from environmental justice organizations;

(5) two representatives from community-based organizations that work to facilitate affordable housing, transportation, or other essential services;

(6) two residents of disadvantaged communities; and

(7) a person nominated by a federal agency.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 415. Environmental Safety § 157/20. Appointments; members - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-415-environmental-safety/il-st-sect-415-157-20/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard