Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 3205/4. Creation of Authority

§ 4. Creation of Authority. There is hereby created a political subdivision, unit of local government, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.

The governing and administrative powers of the Authority shall be vested in a body known as the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Board. The Board shall consist of 7 members, a Chairman who shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the approval of the Mayor of the City of Chicago, 3 members shall be appointed by the Governor and 3 members shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago. All gubernatorial appointments including the Chairman, shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, except in the case of temporary appointments as provided in Section 5 of this Act.  1 No member shall be employed by the State or any political subdivision of the State or of any department or agency thereof.