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§ 6. The Board shall meet as soon as practicable after the directors assume the duties of office and shall meet at least 6 times annually or more often at the discretion of the Chairman or upon the request of 2/3 of the directors. The Board shall select from its membership a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be custodian of all Agency funds and shall be bonded in such amount as the other members designate. The Chairman shall have the power to vote only in the event of a tie, but shall fully participate as a director in all other respects. Directors and the Chairman may be compensated at the discretion of the Board in the sum of up to $3,000 per year for each director and up to $5,000 per year for the chairman, effective immediately upon approval of the Board. The Board members shall also be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties under this Act. The Board shall appoint a person to serve as executive director, who shall act as the chief administrative officer of the Agency and oversee and administer the daily function and staff of the Agency, in accordance with Board policy. The executive director shall be a person of recognized ability in business or waterway management.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 615. Waterways § 90/6. Board meetings; Chairman compensation and expenses - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-615-waterways/il-st-sect-615-90-6/
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