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| Title | Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District Board |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Sam Goldman |
| Contact Phone | 618-549-6674 |
| Function |
The Board governs port district embracing Jackson and Union Counties; develops and regulates port’s harbor and facilities; issues construction permits; prevents obstruction in navigable waters; establishes and maintains public airports and airport facilities |
| Term | 3 years, beginning June 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | Every person appointed to the Board after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1981 shall be a resident of the unit of local government which makes the appointment. Persons appointed by the Governor shall reside in the district. |
| Composition | 3 members appointed by the Governor 2 members appointed by Union County Board 2 members appointed by Jackson County Board |
| Chair | Elected by the board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1820/16 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzbee, Kenneth | Jackson County Board | Member | Jackson | ||
| Chapman, Robert | 06/01/2014 | 02/14/2013 | Governor | Member | Jackson |
| Eddington, Alan | Union County Board | Member | Union | ||
| Funkhouser, Wayne | Union County Board | Member | Union | ||
| Goldman, Sam | Jackson County Board | Chair, Member | Jackson | ||
| McMahan, Lawrence | 06/01/2015 | 02/06/2013 | Governor | Member | Union |
| Reiman, Patricia | 06/01/2015 | 02/06/2013 | Governor | Member | Jackson |