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65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-4)Sec. 11-48.3-4.         It shall be the duty of the Authority  to arrange, finance and maintain zoological, educational  and scientific exhibits in the metropolitan area and to  construct, equip and maintain zoological buildings, grounds  and office buildings for such purposes. The provision of  office space for rental and lease and the lease of air space  over and appurtenant to such structures shall be deemed an  integral function of the Authority. The Authority is granted  all rights and powers necessary to perform such duties.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-5)Sec. 11-48.3-5.     The Authority shall have the following rights and duties:     (a) To acquire, own, construct, lease, operate and maintain zoological  buildings, office buildings and associated facilities and grounds,  to fix and collect just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory charges for the  use of such facilities, and to lease air space over and appurtenant to such  facilities. The charges so collected shall be made available to defray the  reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the  interest upon any bonds issued by the Authority.(b) To enter into contracts treating in any manner with the objects and  purposes of this Division.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-6)Sec. 11-48.3-6.         The Authority shall not incur any obligations for  salaries, office or administrative expenses except within the amounts of  funds which will be available to it when such obligations become payable.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-7
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-7)Sec. 11-48.3-7.         Purchases made pursuant to this Division shall be made in  compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved  September 21, 1985, as now or hereafter amended.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-8)Sec. 11-48.3-8.         The Authority shall have the power to acquire and accept  by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise any property or rights from any  person or persons, any municipal corporation, body politic, or agency of  the State, or from the State itself, useful for its purposes, and to apply  for and accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from the  State of Illinois or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for  any of the purposes of the Authority and to enter into any agreement with  the State of Illinois in relation to such grants, matching grants, loans or  appropriations.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-9
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-9)Sec. 11-48.3-9.         The Authority shall have the power to apply for and  accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from the federal  government or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of  the purposes of the Authority and to enter into any agreement with the  federal government in relation to such grants, matching grants, loans or  appropriations.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-10)Sec. 11-48.3-10.         The Authority shall have the power to procure and enter  into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or  damage to property from any cause, loss of use and occupancy, against  employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer or employee of  the Board or Authority in the performance of the duties of his or her  office or employment or any other insurable risk.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-12)Sec. 11-48.3-12.         Under no circumstances shall any bonds  issued by the Authority be or become an indebtedness or  obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political  subdivision of or municipality within the State, nor shall any  such bond or obligation be or become an indebtedness of the  Authority within the purview of any constitutional limitation  or provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of  each bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or  obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or income  as aforesaid.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-13)Sec. 11-48.3-13.         The State and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated towns and other municipal corporations, political subdivisions  and public bodies, and public officers of any thereof, all banks, bankers,  trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan  associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other  persons carrying on an insurance business and all executors,  administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally  invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within  their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Division, it being the  purpose of this Section to authorize the investment in such bonds of all  sinking, insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds,  whether owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers;  provided, however, that nothing  contained in this Section may be construed  as relieving any person from any duty of exercising reasonable care in  selecting securities for investment.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-14)Sec. 11-48.3-14.         The governing and administrative body of the  Authority shall be a Board consisting of 9 members and shall be known as  the Municipal Zoo Authority Board. The members of the Board shall be  individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity. They shall serve  without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred  by them in the performance of their duties.  Any member of the Board,  however, who is appointed to the office of secretary or treasurer may  receive compensation for his or her services as such officer. No member of  the Board or employee of the Authority shall have any private financial  interest, profit or benefit in any contract, work or business of the  Authority or in the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-15)Sec. 11-48.3-15.         Within 60 days after corporate authorities of a  single municipality qualified as an Authority under the provisions of  Section 11-48.3-3 of this Division shall adopt a resolution or ordinance  providing for an Authority, the mayor, with the advice and consent of the  corporate authorities, shall appoint 3 members of the Board for an initial  term expiring the second June first after appointment, 3 members of the  Board for an initial term expiring the third June first after appointment,  and 3 members of the Board for an initial term expiring the fifth June  first after appointment, and until their successors have been appointed and  qualified. At the expiration of the term of any member, the mayor with the  advice and consent of the corporate authorities, shall appoint his or her  successor in like manner for a term of 5 years from the first day of June  of the year in which they are appointed, except in case of an appointment  to fill a vacancy.The Board of an Authority comprised of combinations of municipalities, as  provided in Section 11-48.3-3 of this Division, shall be appointed in the  following manner: memberships for the Board shall be apportioned among the  member municipalities, as nearly as possible, according to the proportion  each municipality's population as determined by the most recent federal  census bears to the total population of the metropolitan area as determined  by the most recent federal census. The initial terms of such appointees for  each such municipality shall then be determined by lot. Each such mayor,  with the advice and consent of his or her respective corporate authorities,  shall then appoint the members allotted to him or her in the manner  provided in this Section.Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment, and before  entering upon the duties of office, each member of the Board shall  take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file it in the  office of the Secretary of State.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-16)Sec. 11-48.3-16.         Members of the Board shall hold office until their  respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member may  resign from office to take effect when his or her successor has been  appointed and has qualified. The appointing officer may remove any member  of the Board appointed by him or her, in case of incompetency, neglect of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on the member, by registered  United States mail, return receipt requested, of a copy of the written  charges against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person or by counsel in his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days'  notice. In case of failure to qualify within the time required, or of  abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction of a felony or  removal from office, a member's office shall become vacant. Each vacancy  shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in  case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-17)Sec. 11-48.3-17.         As soon as practicably possible after the appointment  of the initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction of  business, select a chairperson and a temporary secretary from its own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern its proceedings. The  initial chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the Board  from time to time for the term of his or her office as a member of the  Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-18)Sec. 11-48.3-18.         Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least  once in each calendar month, the time and place of such meetings to be  fixed by the Board. Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for  the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be by ordinance  or resolution and the affirmative vote of at least 5 members shall be  necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution. All such  ordinances and resolutions before taking effect shall be approved by the  chairperson of the Board, and if the chairperson shall approve thereof he  or she shall sign the same, and such as the chairperson shall not approve  he or she shall return to the Board with his or her objections thereto in  writing at the next regular meeting of the Board occurring after the  passage thereof. But in case the chairperson shall fail to return any  ordinance or resolution with his or her objections thereto by the time  aforesaid, the chairperson shall be deemed to have approved the same and it  shall take effect accordingly. Upon the return of any ordinance or  resolution by the chairperson with his or her objections, the vote by  which the same was passed shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if  upon such reconsideration said ordinance or resolution is passed by the  affirmative vote of at least 6 members, it shall go into effect  notwithstanding the veto of the chairperson.  All ordinances, resolutions  and all proceedings of the Authority and all documents and records in  its possession shall be public records and open to public inspection,  except such documents and records as shall be kept or prepared by the  Board for use in negotiations, actions or proceedings to which the  Authority is a party.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-19)Sec. 11-48.3-19.         The Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer,  who need not be members of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of  the Board, and fix their duties and compensation. Before entering upon the  duties of their respective offices they shall take and subscribe the  constitutional oath of office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with  corporate sureties to be approved by the Board. The bond shall be payable  to the Authority in whatever penal sum may be directed upon the faithful  performance of the duties of the office and the payment of all money  received by him or her according to law and the orders of the Board. The  Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in such penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board. The obligation of the sureties  shall not extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing of any savings and loan association or national or State bank  wherein the treasurer has deposited funds if the bank or savings  and loan association has been approved by the Board as a depository for  these funds. The oaths of office and the treasurer's bond shall be filed in  the principal office of the Authority.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-20)Sec. 11-48.3-20.         All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or  savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Authority  and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or  savings and loan association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by  the chairperson of the Board. The Board may designate any of its members or  any officer or employee of the Authority to affix the signature of the  chairperson and another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of any  other obligation of not more than $2,500.No bank or savings and loan association shall receive public funds as  permitted by this Section, unless it has complied with the requirements  established pursuant to Section 6 of "An Act relating to certain investments  of public funds by public agencies", approved July 23, 1943, as now or  hereafter amended.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-21
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-21)Sec. 11-48.3-21.         In case any officer whose signature appears upon any  check or draft, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases (after attaching his or  her signature) to hold office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his  or her signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all  purposes with the same effect as if he or she had remained in office until  delivery thereof.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-22)Sec. 11-48.3-22.         The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a  person of recognized ability and business experience to hold office during the  pleasure of the Board. The general manager shall have management of the  properties and business of the Authority and of the employees thereof  subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the  enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from  time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint a general attorney and  a chief engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such other  officers, attorneys, engineers, consultants, agents and employees as may  be necessary. It shall define their duties and require bonds of such of  them as the Board may designate. The general manager, general attorney,  chief engineer and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath of office  and shall not be members of the Board. The compensation of the general  manager, general attorney, chief engineer and all other officers,  attorneys, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by the  Board.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-23
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-23)Sec. 11-48.3-23.   The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and  make all rules and regulations proper or necessary to carry into effect the  powers granted to the Authority, with such fines or penalties as may be  deemed proper. All fines and penalties shall be imposed by ordinance, which  shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the  area embraced by the Authority. No such ordinance shall take effect until  10 days after its publication.  (Source: P.A. 97-146, eff. 1-1-12.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-25)Sec. 11-48.3-25.         Advertisements for bids shall be published at least  twice in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the  metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 calendar days  before the time for receiving bids, and such advertisements shall also be  posted on readily  accessible bulletin boards in the principal office of  the Authority.  Such advertisements shall state the time and place for  receiving and opening of bids, and by reference to plans and specifications  on file at the time of the first publication, or in the advertisement  itself, shall describe the character of the proposed contract in sufficient  detail to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and to  insure free and open competitive bidding.All bids in response to advertisements shall be sealed and shall be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders shall be entitled to be  present in person or by representatives.  Cash or a certified or  satisfactory cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable  amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids, shall be  required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for faithful performance of  the contract with surety or sureties satisfactory to the Board and adequate  insurance may be required in reasonable amounts to be fixed by the Board  before advertising for bids.The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible after the opening  of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder, as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful bidders, shall be placed on file and be open to public  inspection.  All bids shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of any  bid in response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made by the  Board before the time fixed for opening bids.Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements  for bidding may bring a civil action in the circuit court within the  boundaries of the Authority to compel compliance with the provisions of  this Division relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-26
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-26)Sec. 11-48.3-26.         As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may be  expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and  detailed report and financial statement of its operations and of its assets  and liabilities. A reasonably sufficient number of copies of such report  shall be printed for distribution to persons interested, upon request, and  a copy thereof shall be filed with the county clerk and the appointing  officers as provided in Section 11-48.3-15.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-27
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-27)Sec. 11-48.3-27.     Exemption from taxation.     All property of an  Authority created pursuant to this Division shall be exempt from taxation  by the State or any taxing unit therein.    (Source: P.A. 86-279.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-28
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-28)Sec. 11-48.3-28.         The Authority is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of  the provisions of Section 1 of "An Act to make explicit the authorization  for units of local government and certain other governmental bodies to act  as permitted by statute or the Illinois Constitution, notwithstanding effects  on competition", amendatory veto overridden November 3, 1983, as now or  hereafter amended, and the General Assembly intends that the "State action  exemption" to the application of the federal anti-trust laws be fully  available to the Authority to the extent its activities are either (1)  expressly or by necessary implication authorized by this Division or other  Illinois law, or (2) within traditional areas of local  governmental activity.    (Source: P.A. 86-249.)
65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-29
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-29)Sec. 11-48.3-29. The Authority shall receive financial  support from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the  amounts that may be appropriated for such purpose.       (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)
65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 49 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

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