(a) The Downstate Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is created as a political subdivision, unit of local government, body politic, and municipal corporation.
     (b) The governing and administrative powers of the Authority shall be vested in a body known as the Downstate Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Board. The Board shall consist of 8 members: a Chair and 7 additional members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 3210/15

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     All gubernatorial appointments, including the Chair, shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, except in the case of temporary appointments as provided in Section 20. No member shall be employed by the State or any political subdivision of the State or by any department or agency of the State or any political subdivision of the State.