2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS › 70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code. › Article 120 - Jefferson County Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/Art. 120 heading)
ARTICLE 120.
JEFFERSON COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
(70 ILCS 200/120-1)
Sec. 120-1. 
		Short title. 
		This Article may be cited as the
Jefferson County Civic Center Law of 1997.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/120-5)
Sec. 120-5. 
		Definitions. 
		When used in this Article:
"Authority" means the Jefferson County
Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
and Office Building Authority.
"Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Jefferson County
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 County of
Jefferson.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/120-10)
Sec. 120-10. 
		Authority created; principal office. 
		There
is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic
and municipal corporation by the name and
style of the Jefferson
County
Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the
metropolitan area.
The principal office of
the
Jefferson County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building
Authority shall be in the City of Mount Vernon.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/120-15)
Sec. 120-15. 
		Board created. 
		The governing and
administrative body of the Authority shall
be a board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Jefferson County
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 200/120-20)
Sec. 120-20. 
		Board members appointed. 
		Within 60 days
after January 1, 1984 (the effective date of Article 1 of Public Act
83-911),  the Mayor
of Mount Vernon, with the advice and
consent
of the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon City Council. At the expiration of the term
of any member,
his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of Mount Vernon
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 200/120-25)
Sec. 120-25. 
		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 2-75. 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 2-105. 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 2-135. 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.)