Chapter 70 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(70 ILCS 1815/30) (from Ch. 19, par. 830) Sec. 30. The governing and administrative body of the Port District is a Board of 5 members, to be known as the Illinois Valley Regional Port District Board. All members of the Board shall be residents of the District and persons of recog…

(70 ILCS 1815/31) (from Ch. 19, par. 831) Sec. 31. The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint 2 members of the Board and fill any and all vacancies. If the Senate is in recess when such appointment is made, the Governor shall make a temporary ap…

(70 ILCS 1815/32) (from Ch. 19, par. 832) Sec. 32. After the expiration of initial terms, such successor shall hold office for the term of 3 years beginning the first day of July of the year in which the term of office commences. In the case of a vacancy during the term of office…

(70 ILCS 1815/33) (from Ch. 19, par. 833) Sec. 33. The Governor and the respective Boards of Supervisors shall certify their appointments to the Secretary of State. Within 30 days after certification of appointment, and before entering upon the duties of his office, each member o…

(70 ILCS 1815/34) (from Ch. 19, par. 834) Sec. 34. Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member may resign from his office, to take effect when his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The Govern…

(70 ILCS 1815/35) (from Ch. 19, par. 835) Sec. 35. As soon as possible after appointment of the initial members the Board shall organize for the transaction of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern i…

(70 ILCS 1815/36) (from Ch. 19, par. 836) Sec. 36. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place of meetings to be fixed by the Board. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All action…

(70 ILCS 1815/37) (from Ch. 19, par. 837) Sec. 37. All ordinances, resolutions and all proceedings of the Port District and all documents and records in its possession shall be public records and open to public inspection, except such documents and records as shall be kept or pre…

(70 ILCS 1815/38) (from Ch. 19, par. 838) Sec. 38. The Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be members of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, and fix their duties and compensation. Before entering upon the duties of their respectiv…

(70 ILCS 1815/39) (from Ch. 19, par. 839) Sec. 39. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Port District and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan associa…

(70 ILCS 1815/4) (from Ch. 19, par. 804) Sec. 4. All property of every kind owned by the Port District shall be exempt from taxation, provided that a tax may be levied upon a lessee of the Port District by reason of the value of a leasehold estate separate and apart from the fee …

(70 ILCS 1815/40) (from Ch. 19, par. 840) Sec. 40. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any bond or coupon or check or draft, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases to hold his office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his signature nevertheless shall be valid and…

(70 ILCS 1815/41) (from Ch. 19, par. 841) Sec. 41. The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a person of recognized ability and business experience to hold office during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager shall have management of the properties and business…

(70 ILCS 1815/42) (from Ch. 19, par. 842) Sec. 42. The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary, and to carry into effect the powers granted to the Port District, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed proper. All…

(70 ILCS 1815/43) (from Ch. 19, par. 843) Sec. 43. 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 the Port District operations and of its assets and liabilit…

(70 ILCS 1815/44) (from Ch. 19, par. 844) Sec. 44. No civil action shall be commenced in any court against the District by any person for any injury to his person, unless it is commenced within one year from the date that the injury was received or the cause of action accrued. Wi…

(70 ILCS 1815/45) (from Ch. 19, par. 845) Sec. 45. The Board shall investigate conditions in which it has an interest within the Port District, the enforcement of its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employees o…

(70 ILCS 1815/46) (from Ch. 19, par. 846) Sec. 46. Any circuit court, upon application of the Board, or any member thereof, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and giving of testimony before the Board or before any member thereof or any off…

(70 ILCS 1815/47) (from Ch. 19, par. 847) Sec. 47. All final administrative decisions of the Board shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto…

(70 ILCS 1815/48) (from Ch. 19, par. 848) Sec. 48. If any provision of this Act is held invalid such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Act and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Act. If the application of any provision of t…

(70 ILCS 1815/49) (from Ch. 19, par. 849) Sec. 49. The provisions of the "Illinois Municipal Code", approved May 29, 1961, as amended, shall not be effective within the District insofar as the provisions of such Act conflict with the provisions of this Act or grant substantially …

(70 ILCS 1815/5) (from Ch. 19, par. 805) Sec. 5. All property of the Port District shall be public grounds owned by a municipal corporation and used exclusively for public purposes within the tax exemption provisions of Sections 15-10, 15-15, 15-20, 15-30, 15-75, 15-140, 15-155, …

(70 ILCS 1815/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 806) Sec. 6. The Port District has the functions, powers and duties set out in Sections 6.1 through 6.11. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.1) Sec. 6.1. To study the existing harbor and airport facilities within the area of the Port District and to recommend to an appropriate governmental agency, including the General Assembly, such changes and modifications as may from time …

(70 ILCS 1815/6.10) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.10) Sec. 6.10. To acquire, own, construct, lease and maintain airport and water terminal facilities and transportation facilities within the Port District, and, subject to the provisions of Section 7 of this Act, to operate or contract f…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.10a) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.10a) Sec. 6.10a. To apply to proper federal authorities in order to establish, operate, maintain or lease a foreign trade zone; and to enter into contracts, receive grants, and perform such other duties which are necessary and proper fo…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.10b) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.10b) Sec. 6.10b. To establish, organize, own, acquire, participate in, operate, sell and transfer Export Trading Companies, whether as shareholder, partner, or co-venturer, alone or in cooperation with federal, state or local government…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.11) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.11) Sec. 6.11. To enter into contracts dealing in any manner with the objects and purposes of this Act. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.12) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.12) Sec. 6.12. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84-731.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.2) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.2) Sec. 6.2. To make an investigation of conditions within the Port District and to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for the development of port facilities for the Port District. In preparing and recommending changes and modificatio…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.3) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.3) Sec. 6.3. To study and make recommendations to the proper authority for the improvement of terminal, lighterage, wharfage, warehousing, anchorage, transfer, and landing, and other facilities necessary for the promotion of commerce and …

(70 ILCS 1815/6.4) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.4) Sec. 6.4. To study, prepare and recommend by specific proposals to the General Assembly changes in the jurisdiction of the Port District. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.5) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.5) Sec. 6.5. To petition any Federal, State, municipal or local authority, administrative, judicial and legislative, having jurisdiction in the premises, for the adoption and execution of any physical improvement, change in method, system…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.6) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.6) Sec. 6.6. To issue permits: for the construction of all wharves, piers, dolphins, booms, weirs, breakwaters, bulkheads, jetties, bridges or other structures of any kind, over, under, in, or within 40 feet of any navigable waters within…

(70 ILCS 1815/6.7) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.7) Sec. 6.7. To prevent and remove obstructions, including the removal of wrecks. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.8) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.8) Sec. 6.8. To locate and establish dock lines, anchorage and shore or harbor lines. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/6.9) (from Ch. 19, par. 806.9) Sec. 6.9. Beyond the limits or jurisdiction of any municipality, to regulate the anchorage, moorage and speed of vessels and to establish and enforce regulations for the operation of bridges. (Source: P.A. 77-1799.)

(70 ILCS 1815/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 807) Sec. 7. Any public warehouse or other public storage or transportation facility owned or otherwise controlled by the Port District shall be operated by persons under contracts with the Port District. Any such contract shall reserve reasona…

(70 ILCS 1815/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 808) Sec. 8. All leases or other contracts for operation of any public warehouse or public grain elevator or transportation facilities owned or otherwise controlled by the Port District shall be governed by the following procedure: Notice shall…

(70 ILCS 1815/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 809) Sec. 9. The Board by ordinance, may promulgate reasonable regulations prescribing qualifications of the bidders as to experience, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within the time set, and other factors in addition to …

(70 ILCS 1816/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission Act. (Source: P.A. 103-214, eff. 6-30-23.)

(70 ILCS 1816/10) Sec. 10. Duties. The Commission has the following duties: (1) to coordinate and synchronize common efforts and initiatives within the areas over which it has jurisdiction under this Act; (2) to make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, Congress…

(70 ILCS 1816/15) Sec. 15. Powers. (a) The Commission may request funding from any federal, state, municipal, or local government or any other person or organization for purposes of the Commission within the Commission's jurisdiction. The individual port districts within the Comm…

(70 ILCS 1816/5) Sec. 5. Creation; membership; administrative support. (a) The Illinois Waterway Ports Commission is hereby created. The Commission shall exercise jurisdiction with respect to the duties and powers delegated to it under this Act within the following port districts…

(70 ILCS 1816/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 103-214, eff. 6-30-23.)

(70 ILCS 1820/1) (from Ch. 19, par. 851) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District Act". (Source: P.A. 79-1475.)

(70 ILCS 1820/10) (from Ch. 19, par. 860) Sec. 10. All bonds, whether general obligation or revenue, shall be issued and sold by the Board in such manner as the Board shall determine. However, if any bonds are issued to bear interest at the maximum rate of interest allowed by Sec…

(70 ILCS 1820/11) (from Ch. 19, par. 861) Sec. 11. Upon the issue of any revenue bonds as herein provided the Board shall fix and establish rates, charges and fees for the use of facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds derived from …

(70 ILCS 1820/12) (from Ch. 19, par. 862) Sec. 12. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the District or any other obligation of the District be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or municipality wi…

(70 ILCS 1820/13) (from Ch. 19, par. 863) Sec. 13. The Board may, after referendum approval, levy a tax for corporate purposes of the District annually at the rate approved by referendum, but which rate shall not exceed .05% of the value of all taxable property within the Port Di…