Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Creation of Foundation. The General Assembly authorizes the Department of Natural Resources, in accordance with Section 10 of the State Agency Entity Creation Act, to create the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Under this authority, the Department of Natural Resources shall create the Illinois Conservation Foundation as a not-for-profit foundation. The Department shall file articles of incorporation as required under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 to create the Foundation. The Foundation's Board of Directors shall be appointed as follows: 2 by the President of the Illinois Senate; 2 by the Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate; 2 by the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives; 2 by the Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives; and 4 by the Governor. Each appointing individual shall have: one two-year term and one three-year term appointment. The Governor shall have 4 four-year term appointments. Vacancies shall be filled by the official who made the recommendation for the vacated appointment. The Director of Natural Resources shall chair the Board of Directors of the Foundation. No member of the Board of Directors may receive compensation for his or her services to the Foundation. (Source: P.A. 102-303, eff. 1-1-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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