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| Title | Riverdale Development Authority |
|---|---|
| Function | To facilitate and promote the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized brownfield property located adjacent to and between CSX's Barr Yard and IHB's Blue Island Yard, and to enhance the economic benefits generated by the former uses of the property with development that will attract new residences and businesses and create new and better housing and job opportunities within the area. |
| Term | 4 years, and until successor is appointed and qualified. Terms begin on third Monday of January, first appointee term to expire third Monday of January 2009, second appointee term to expire third Monday of January 2011: First terms commence 2/26/07 |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | Members must have experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, business management, real estate, community development, organized labor or civic or community organization. |
| Composition |
5 members - 2 appointed by the Governor - 3 appointed by the Mayor of Riverdale |
| Chair | Elected by the Board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 516/15 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Mayor of Riverdale | Member | None |
| TBD | Mayor of Riverdale | Member | None |
| TBD | Mayor of Riverdale | Member | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None |