Illinois Code § 4

§ 4.

The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission is created. The Commission succeeds and continues the Commission created by "An Act relating to the creation of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and defining its powers and duties", approved August 28, 1963, as amended. The Commission consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor. The Chief of the Illinois Natural History Survey and the Director of the Illinois State Museum shall advise the Governor on the making of appointments to the Commission and shall recommend persons suitable for appointment. The Governor shall obtain the advice of the Chief of the Illinois Natural History Survey and the Director of the Illinois State Museum concerning the suitability of any person he proposes to appoint as a member of the Commission. Members shall be persons who have demonstrated an interest in the preservation of natural areas. The members of the Commission created by "An Act relating to the creation of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and defining its powers and duties", approved August 28, 1963, as amended, incumbent on the effective date of this Act, shall serve as members of this Commission until the expiration of their terms under that Act, with the terms of 3 members expiring on June 30 of each year. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Their successors shall be appointed for 3-year terms, expiring on June 30. When an appointment is made to fill a vacancy, the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. Any member of the Commission who has served 2 consecutive full terms is ineligible for reappointment for a period of one year following the expiration of the second term. The Commission shall select from its membership a chairman and such other officers as it considers necessary and shall adopt policies and rules for conducting its affairs, transacting its business and keeping records. The Commission shall meet annually or more frequently upon the call of the chairman or 3 members. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)