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Illinois Statutes Chapter 45. Interstate Compacts § 185/5-25. Member terms and vacancies

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

§ 5-25. Member terms and vacancies.

(a) An appointment to the bridge authority shall be for a term of 4 years. Each member appointed to the bridge authority:

(1) shall hold office for the term of the appointment;

(2) shall continue to serve after the expiration of the appointment until a successor is appointed and qualified;

(3) remains eligible for reappointment to the bridge authority if the requirements described in Section 5-20 of this Act remain met; and

(4) may be removed from office by the other members of the bridge authority with or without cause.

(b) A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term. In the case of a vacancy while the Senate is not in session, the Governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the Senate, when the Governor shall nominate a person to fill the office.

(c) A member of the bridge authority, including a member appointed under Section 5-20, may be reappointed.

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