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70 ILCS 3615/3.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.05)Sec. 3.05. Meetings. The Board shall prescribe the times and places for meetings and the  manner in which special meetings may be called. The Board shall comply  in all respects with the "Open Meetings Act", approved July 11,  1957, as now or hereafter amended. All records, documents and papers of  the Authority, other than those relating to matters concerning which  closed sessions of the Board may be held, shall be available for public  examination, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Board may  adopt.A majority of the Directors holding office shall constitute a quorum  for the conduct of business. Except as otherwise provided in this Act,  the affirmative votes of at least 9    Directors shall be necessary for  approving any contract or agreement, adopting any rule or regulation,  and any other action required by this Act to be taken by resolution or  ordinance.The Board shall meet with the Regional Citizens Advisory Board at least  once every 4 months.Open meetings of the Board shall be broadcast to the public and maintained in real-time on the Board's website using a high-speed Internet connection. Recordings of each meeting broadcast shall be posted to the Board's website within a reasonable time after the meeting and shall be maintained as public records to the extent practicable, as determined by the Board. Compliance with the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly does not relieve the Board of its obligations under the Open Meetings Act. (Source: P.A. 98-1139, eff. 6-1-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/3.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.06)Sec. 3.06.     Territory and Annexation.     The initial territory of the Authority shall be Cook, DuPage, Kane,  Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, Illinois. Any other county or portion  thereof in Illinois contiguous to the metropolitan region may be annexed  to the Authority on such conditions as the Authority shall by ordinance  prescribe, by ordinance adopted by the county board of such county, and  by approval by the Authority. Upon such annexation, a certificate of  such action shall be filed by the Secretary of the Authority with the  County Clerk of the county so annexing to the Authority and with the  Secretary of State of Illinois and the State Department of Revenue.No area may be annexed to the Authority except upon the approval of a  majority of the electors of such area voting on the proposition so to  annex, which proposition may be presented at any regular  election as provided by the county board or boards of the county or  counties in which the area in question is located. Such county board or  boards shall cause certification of such proposition to be given  in accordance with the general election law  to the proper election officers who shall submit the proposition at an election  in accordance with the general election law.    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
70 ILCS 3615/3.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.08)Sec. 3.08.         There is established a Regional Citizens Advisory  Board. This board shall be comprised of the Chairmen of the Citizens Advisory  Boards of the Chicago Transit Authority, the Commuter Rail Board and the  Suburban Bus Board. This Board shall meet at least quarterly and shall advise  the Board of the impact of its policies and programs on the communities  within the metropolitan region. Members shall serve without compensation.    (Source: P.A. 83-886.)
70 ILCS 3615/3.09
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

Sec. 3.09. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 83-886. Repealed by P.A. 95-708, eff. 1-18-08.)
70 ILCS 3615/3.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

Sec. 3.10. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 83-886. Repealed by P.A. 95-708, eff. 1-18-08.)
70 ILCS 3615/3.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III - Organization

(70 ILCS 3615/3.11)Sec. 3.11. Free and reduced fare services. The Authority shall provide the Department of Public Health with a monthly list of all riders that receive free or reduced fares.  The list shall include an individual's name, address, and date of birth.  The Department of Public Health shall, within 2 weeks after receipt of the list, report back to the Authority any discrepancies that indicate that a rider receiving free or reduced fare services is deceased.  The Authority upon receipt of the report from the Department of Public Health shall take appropriate steps to remove any deceased individual's name from the list of individuals eligible under the free or reduced fare programs.  (Source: P.A. 97-781, eff. 1-1-13.)
70 ILCS 3615/Art. III-A heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 ARTICLE III-A  SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION
70 ILCS 3615/3A.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.01)Sec. 3A.01.     Suburban Bus Division.     There is established within the  Authority the Suburban Bus Division as the operating division responsible  for providing public transportation by bus and as may be provided in this  Act. Purchase of service agreements between a transportation agency and the  Authority in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act shall  remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms of such  agreement. Such agreements shall first be the responsibility of the  Transition Board and, on the date of its creation, shall be the  responsibility of the Suburban Bus Division and its Board.    (Source: P.A. 83-885; 83-886.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.03)Sec. 3A.03. Terms, Vacancies. The initial term of the directors appointed  pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 3A.02 shall expire on  June 30, 1985; the initial term of the directors appointed pursuant  to subdivisions (b) through (g) of Section 3A.02  shall expire on June 30, 1986.  Thereafter, each director shall be appointed  for a term of 4 years, and until his successor has been appointed and  qualified.  A vacancy shall occur upon the resignation, death, conviction  of a felony, or removal from office of a director.  Any director may be  removed from office (i) upon the concurrence of not less than 8 directors,  on a formal finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance  in office or (ii) by the Governor in response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.  Within 30 days after the office of any director becomes vacant  for any reason, the appointing authorities of such director shall make an  appointment to fill the vacancy.  A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired  term.  The initial directors other than the chairman shall be appointed  within 180 days of November 9, 1983.On June 1, 1984 the seat of any Director of the Suburban Bus Board not  yet filled shall be deemed vacant and shall be chosen by the election of  all the legislative members of the General Assembly representing the affected  area.  In  order to qualify as a voting legislative member in this matter,  the affected area must be more than 50% of the geographic area of the  legislative district.  (Source: P.A. 96-1528, eff. 7-1-11.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.04)Sec. 3A.04.     Chairman and Other Officers.     The Chairman shall preside  at meetings of the Suburban Bus Board and shall be entitled to vote on all  matters.  The Suburban Bus Board shall select a Secretary and a Treasurer  and may select persons to fill such other offices of the Division and to  perform such duties as it shall from time to time determine.  The Secretary,  Treasurer and other officers of the Division may, but need not be, members  of the Suburban Bus Board.    (Source: P.A. 83-886.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.05
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.05)Sec. 3A.05. Appointment of officers and employees. The Suburban Bus  Board shall appoint an Executive Director who shall be the chief executive  officer of the Division, appointed, retained or dismissed with the concurrence  of 9 of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board.  The Executive Director  shall appoint, retain and employ officers, attorneys, agents, engineers,  employees and shall organize the staff, shall allocate their functions and  duties, fix compensation and conditions of employment, and consistent with  the policies of and direction  from the Suburban Bus Board take all actions necessary to achieve its purposes,  fulfill its responsibilities and carry out its powers, and shall have such  other powers and responsibilities as the Suburban Bus Board shall determine.  The Executive Director shall be an individual of proven transportation and  management skills and may not be a member of the Suburban Bus Board.  The  Division may employ its own professional management personnel to provide  professional and technical expertise concerning its purposes  and powers and to assist it in assessing the performance of transportation  agencies in the metropolitan region.No employee, officer, or agent of the Suburban Bus Board may receive a bonus that exceeds 10% of his or her annual salary unless that bonus has been reviewed by the Regional Transportation Authority Board for a period of 14 days. After 14 days, the contract shall be considered reviewed. This Section does not apply to usual and customary salary adjustments.No unlawful discrimination, as defined and prohibited in the Illinois Human  Rights Act, shall be made in any term or aspect of employment nor shall  there be discrimination based upon political reasons or factors.  The Suburban  Bus Board shall establish regulations to insure that its discharges shall  not be arbitrary and that hiring and promotion are based on merit.The Division shall be subject to the "Illinois Human Rights Act", as now  or hereafter amended, and the remedies and procedure established thereunder.  The Suburban Bus Board shall file an affirmative action program for employment  by it with the Department of Human Rights to ensure that applicants are  employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard  to unlawful discrimination.  Such affirmative action program shall include  provisions relating  to hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, recruitment advertising,  selection for training and rates of pay or other forms of compensation.  (Source: P.A. 98-1027, eff. 1-1-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.06
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.06)Sec. 3A.06.     Compensation.     The Chairman of the Suburban Bus Board  shall receive an annual salary of $15,000, and the other members of the  Suburban Bus Board shall receive an annual salary of $10,000. Each member  shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his  duties, not to exceed $5000 per year.Officers of the Division shall not be required to comply with the  requirements of "An Act requiring certain custodians of public monies to  file and publish statements of the receipts and disbursements thereof",  approved June 24, 1919, as now or hereafter amended.    (Source: P.A. 84-939.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.07
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.07)Sec. 3A.07. Meetings. The Suburban Bus Board shall prescribe the time  and places for meetings and the manner in which special meetings may be  called.  The Suburban Bus Board shall comply in all respects with the "Open  Meetings Act", as now or hereafter amended.  All records, documents and  papers of the Suburban Bus Division, other than those relating to matters  concerning which closed sessions of the Suburban Bus Board may be held,  shall be available for public examination, subject to such reasonable regulations  as the Suburban Bus Board may adopt.A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of  business.  The affirmative votes of at least 7 members shall be necessary  for any action required by this Act to be taken by ordinance.Open meetings of the Board shall be broadcast to the public and maintained in real-time on the Board's website using a high-speed Internet connection. Recordings of each meeting broadcast shall be posted to the Board's website within a reasonable time after the meeting and shall be maintained as public records to the extent practicable, as determined by the Board. Compliance with the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly does not relieve the Board of its obligations under the Open Meetings Act. (Source: P.A. 98-1139, eff. 6-1-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.08
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.08)Sec. 3A.08. Jurisdiction. Any public transportation by bus within the  metropolitan region, other than public transportation by commuter rail or  public transportation provided by the Chicago Transit Authority pursuant  to agreements in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983  or in the City of Chicago and any ADA paratransit services provided pursuant to Section 2.30 of the Regional Transportation Authority Act, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Suburban  Bus Board.       (Source: P.A. 94-370, eff. 7-29-05.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.11)Sec. 3A.11. Citizens Advisory Board. The Suburban Bus Board shall establish  a citizens advisory board composed of 10 residents of those portions of  the metropolitan region in which the Suburban Bus Board provides service  who have an interest in public transportation.  The members of the advisory  board shall be named for 2 year terms, shall select one of their members  to serve as chairman and shall serve without compensation.  The citizens  advisory board shall meet with the Suburban Bus Board at least quarterly  and advise the Suburban Bus Board of the impact of its policies and programs  on the communities it serves. Appointments to the citizens advisory board should, to the greatest extent possible, reflect the ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity of all persons residing within the Suburban Bus Board's jurisdiction.    (Source: P.A. 95-708, eff. 1-18-08.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.12)Sec. 3A.12. Working Cash Borrowing. The Suburban Bus Board with the  affirmative vote of 9 of its Directors may demand and direct the Board of  the Authority to issue Working Cash Notes at such time and in such amounts  and having such maturities as the Suburban Bus Board deems proper, provided  however any such borrowing shall have been specifically identified in the  budget of the Suburban Bus Board as approved by the Board of the Authority.  Provided further, that the Suburban Bus Board may not demand and direct  the Board of the Authority to have issued and have outstanding at any time  in excess of $5,000,000 in Working  Cash Notes.  (Source: P.A. 95-906, eff. 8-26-08.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

 (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.14)Sec. 3A.14. Labor.(a) The provisions of this Section apply to collective  bargaining agreements (including extensions and amendments of existing agreements)  entered into on or after January 1, 1984.(b) The Suburban Bus Board  shall deal with and enter into written contracts with their employees, through  accredited representatives of such employees authorized to act for such  employees concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and pension  or retirement provisions about which a collective bargaining agreement has  been entered prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983.  Any such agreement of the Suburban Bus Board shall provide that the agreement  may be reopened if the amended budget submitted pursuant to Section 2.18a  of this Act is not approved by the Board of the Authority.  The agreement may not include a provision requiring the payment of wage  increases based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.  The Suburban Bus Board shall not have the  authority to enter collective bargaining agreements with respect to inherent  management rights, which include such areas of discretion or policy as the  functions of the employer, standards of services, its overall budget, the  organizational structure and selection of new employees and direction of  personnel.  Employers, however, shall be required to bargain collectively  with regard to policy matters directly affecting wages, hours and terms  and conditions of employment, as well as the impact thereon, upon request  by employee representatives.  To preserve the rights of employers and exclusive  representatives which have established collective bargaining relationships  or negotiated collective bargaining agreements prior to the effective date  of this amendatory Act of 1983, employers shall be required to bargain collectively  with regard to any matter concerning wages, hours or conditions of employment  about which they have bargained prior to the effective date of this amendatory  Act of 1983.(c) The collective bargaining agreement may not include a prohibition on  the use of part-time operators on any service operated by  the Suburban Bus Board except where prohibited by federal law.(d) Within 30 days of the signing of any such collective bargaining agreement,  the Suburban Bus Board shall determine the costs of each provision of the  agreement, prepare an amended budget incorporating the costs of the agreement,  and present the amended budget  to the Board of the Authority for its approval under Section 4.11.  The  Board may approve the amended budget by an affirmative vote of 12   of its  then Directors.  If the budget is not approved by the Board of the Authority,  the agreement may be reopened and its terms may be renegotiated.  Any amended  budget which may be prepared  following renegotiation shall be presented to the Board of the Authority  for its approval in like manner.  (Source: P.A. 95-708, eff. 1-18-08.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

Sec. 3A.15. Free services; eligibility.(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly and until subsection (b) is implemented, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to all senior citizens of the Metropolitan Region aged 65 and older, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Suburban Bus Board.(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 180 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Suburban Bus Board.  The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.  Nothing in this Section shall relieve the Suburban Bus Board from providing reduced fares as may be required by federal law.   (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

Sec. 3A.16. Transit services for individuals with disabilities.  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no later than 60 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, all fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contract of, the Suburban Bus Board shall be provided without charge to all persons with disabilities who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, under such procedures as shall be prescribed by the Board. The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

Sec. 3A.17. Emergency protocols. Within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the Suburban Bus Board must develop written protocols to respond to medical and sanitation emergencies and to other safety hazards.  (Source: P.A. 96-677, eff. 8-25-09.)
70 ILCS 3615/3A.18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-A - Suburban Bus Division

(70 ILCS 3615/3A.18)Sec. 3A.18. Employment contracts. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3A.14, before the Suburban Bus Board may enter into or amend any employment contract in excess of $100,000, the Suburban Bus Board must submit that contract or amendment to the Board for review for a period of 14 days. After 14 days, the contract shall be considered reviewed. This Section applies only to contracts entered into or amended on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly.  (Source: P.A. 98-1027, eff. 1-1-15.)
70 ILCS 3615/Art. III-B heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 3615/ - Regional Transportation Authority Act.|Article III-B - Commuter Rail Division

 ARTICLE III-B  COMMUTER RAIL DIVISION