Illinois § 85-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 85-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-20.
Board members appointed. Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the effective date of Article 3 of Public Act 83-1456), the Mayor of Elgin with the advice and consent of the Elgin City Council shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to be appointed for a term of one year, 2 members to be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each is appointed. One of the members appointed may be a representative from the Elgin City Council. At the expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of Elgin in a like manner. All successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
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