2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS › 70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code. › Article 195 - Ottowa Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/Art. 195 heading)
ARTICLE 195.  
		OTTAWA CIVIC CENTER
(70 ILCS 200/195-1)
Sec. 195-1. 
		Short title. 
		This Article may be cited as the Ottawa Civic Center Law of 1997.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/195-5)
Sec. 195-5. 
		Definitions. 
		When used in this Article:
"Authority" means the Ottawa Civic Center Authority.
"Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Ottawa Civic
Center Authority.
"Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois
lying within the corporate boundaries of the City of Ottawa in the
County of LaSalle.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/195-10)
Sec. 195-10. 
		Authority created; principal office. 
		
There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic
and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Ottawa Civic Center
Authority in the metropolitan area.
The principal office of the Authority shall be in the City of Ottawa.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/195-15)
Sec. 195-15. 
		Board created. 
		The governing and
administrative body of the Authority shall
be a board consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the Ottawa Civic
Center Authority 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 200/195-20)
Sec. 195-20. 
		Board members appointed. 
		Within 60 days
after September 11, 1989 (the effective date of Article 5 of Public Act
86-907), the
Mayor of the City of Ottawa, with the advice and consent of the
Ottawa City Council, shall appoint 3 members of the Board for initial terms
expiring June 1, 1990; 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1, 1991;
and 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1, 1992.  The successors of
the initial members shall be appointed in like manner for 3 year terms 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 200/195-25)
Sec. 195-25. 
		Removal of Board members. 
		
The Mayor of the City of Ottawa, with the advice and consent of
the Ottawa City Council, 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.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/195-30)
Sec. 195-30. 
		Report and financial statement. 
		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 Mayor of the City
of Ottawa.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/195-35)
Sec. 195-35. 
		
		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 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, 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 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest.
Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
Section 2-105. Funds.
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 2-132. Bidders; civil action to compel compliance.
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.)