2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS › 70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code. › Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/Art. 250 heading)
ARTICLE 250.  
		SHELDON CIVIC CENTER
(70 ILCS 200/250-1)
Sec. 250-1. 
		Short title. 
		This Article may be cited as the Sheldon Civic
Center Law of 1997.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-5)
Sec. 250-5. 
		Definitions. 
		As used in this Article,
unless the context otherwise requires:
"Authority" means the Sheldon Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and
Office Building Authority.
"Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Sheldon
Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
"Metropolitan area" means all that territory which lies within the
corporate boundaries of the Village of Sheldon.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-10)
Sec. 250-10. 
		Authority created; principal office. 
		
There is hereby created a unit of local government known as the
Sheldon Metropolitan
Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan
area.
The principal office
of the Authority shall be in the Village of Sheldon.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-15)
Sec. 250-15. 
		Bonds; nature of indebtedness. 
		Under no
circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority be
or
become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or
any unit of local government or school district
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
revenues or income.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-20)
Sec. 250-20. 
		Investment in bonds. 
		The State and all
counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and
other units of local government 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 Article,
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. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-25)
Sec. 250-25. 
		Board created. 
		The governing and
administrative body of the Authority shall
be a board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Sheldon
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 200/250-30)
Sec. 250-30. 
		Board members appointed. 
		Within 60 days
after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of Article 8 of Public Act
84-245), the
Village President of Sheldon, with the advice and consent of the Sheldon
Village Board of Trustees, shall appoint
7 members of the Board, 2 members to be appointed for terms expiring
July 1, 1988,
2 members to be appointed for terms expiring July 1, 1987,
and 3 members
to be appointed for terms expiring July 1, 1986, such
terms commencing on the date
each is appointed.
At the expiration of the
term of any member,
his successor shall be appointed by the Village President of Sheldon 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 200/250-35)
Sec. 250-35. 
		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 Village President of Sheldon.
(Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
(70 ILCS 200/250-40)
Sec. 250-40. 
		
		Standard civic center provisions incorporated by
reference.  The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference
into this Article:
Section 2-5.  Definitions.
Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
Section 2-36. Acquisition of property from person or governmental agency.
Section 2-40.  Federal money.
Section 2-45. Insurance.
Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other actions to compel
performance.
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 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in bank or savings and
loan association.
Section 2-106. Funds; compliance with Public Funds Investment Act.
Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines and penalties.
Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by
four-fifths vote.
Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
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.)