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| Title | Shawneetown Regional Port District Board |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Kim Watson |
| Contact Title | Southern Region, DCEO |
| Contact Phone | 618-993-7630 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board governs port district which includes specific areas of Gallatin and Hardin counties; maintains port, terminal, and airport facilities; issues construction permits; regulates navigation; establishes export trading companies. |
| Term | 3 years, beginning June 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Qualifications | Residents of district with no financial interest in district business. |
| Composition |
7 members: - 4 appointed by the Governor - 1 appointed by Mayor of Shawneetown - 1 appointed by Mayor of Equality - 1 appointed by Mayor of New Haven Secretary, Treasurer, General Manager, General Attorney, and Chief Engineer appointed by board |
| Chair | Elected by the board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1850/3 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickett, Tim | Mayor of New Haven | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Galt, Steve | Mayor of Shawneetown | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Golden, Frank | 05/31/2013 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member | Hardin |
| Jones, John | Mayor of Equality | Chair | Gallatin | ||
| Oldham, Christopher | 05/31/2014 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member | Gallatin |
| Rash, Benny | 05/31/2013 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member | Gallatin |
| Scates, Jeffrey | 05/31/2015 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member | Gallatin |