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§ 45. Appointments; tenure; oaths; vacancies. The members of the Authority shall be appointed by the Governor, who shall give notice of the member's selection to each other member within 10 days after selection and before the member's entering upon the duties of office. Two of the members shall be recommended to the Governor from a list of 3 candidates provided by the village president of the Village of Bellwood, 2 of the members shall be recommended to the Governor from a list of 3 candidates provided by the village president of the Village of Maywood, and 2 of the members shall be recommended to the Governor from a list of 3 candidates provided by the village president of the Village of Melrose Park. The office of chairman shall rotate annually and shall represent the Village of Bellwood, the Village of Melrose Park, the Village of Maywood, and the Governor's appointments, respectively, for each of the 3 years of the term of office. Each representative member of the Authority shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and file it with the Secretary of State. If a vacancy occurs by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the appropriate selecting party. All appointments of members shall be for a 3-year term. Each member shall continue to serve an additional 3-year term unless that member is replaced by appointment within 60 days of the end of his or her term.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 1920/45. Appointments; tenure; oaths; vacancies - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-70-special-districts/il-st-sect-70-1920-45/
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