2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS › 70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code. › Article 260 - Sterling Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/Art. 260 heading)
ARTICLE 260.  
		STERLING CIVIC CENTER
(70 ILCS 200/260-1)
Sec. 260-1. 
		Short title. 
		This Article may be cited as the Sterling
Civic Center Law of 1997.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-5)
Sec. 260-5. 
		Definitions. 
		When used in this Article:
"Authority" means the Sterling Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office
Building Authority.
"Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Sterling
Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
"Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying
within the corporate boundaries of the City of Sterling.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-10)
Sec. 260-10. 
		Authority created; principal office. 
		
There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic
and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Sterling Metropolitan
Exposition,
Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
The principal office of
the Authority shall be in the City of Sterling.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-15)
Sec. 260-15. 
		Board created. 
		The governing and
administrative body of the Authority shall
be a board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Sterling
Metropolitan
Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board. The members of the board
shall be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-20)
Sec. 260-20. 
		Board members appointed. 
		Within 60 days
after
September 17, 1984 (the effective date of Article 2 of Public Act 83-1456), the Mayor
of Sterling with the advice and consent of the Sterling 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 Sterling City Council. At the expiration of the term of any member,
his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of Sterling 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.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-25)
Sec. 260-25. 
		Deposit of funds. 
		All funds deposited by
the treasurer in any bank shall be
placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by
check or draft upon the bank, signed by the treasurer and countersigned
by the chairman 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 chairman 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 the Public Funds Investment Act.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-30)
Sec. 260-30. 
		Bidders; civil action to compel compliance. 
		Any bidder who has
submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements
for bidding under this Article may bring a civil action in the circuit
court in Whiteside County
to compel
compliance with the provisions of this Article relating
to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/260-35)
Sec. 260-35. 
		
		Standard civic center provisions incorporated by
reference.
The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference into this
Article:
Section 2-3. Purpose.
Section 2-5.  Definitions.
Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
Section 2-16. Duties; auditorium and other buildings; lease of space.
Section 2-20. Rights and powers, including eminent domain.
Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
Section 2-35.  Acquisition of property from person, State, or local
agency.
Section 2-40.  Federal money.
Section 2-45. Insurance.
Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel performance.
Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
Section 2-65.  Bonds other than revenue bonds.
Section 2-70. Tax.
Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest.
Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by
vote of 5 Board members.
Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
Section 2-140. State financial support.
Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)