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| Title | Southwest Suburban Railroad Redevelopment Authority Board |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Robert Rita |
| Contact Title | State Representative, Illinois General Assembly |
| Contact Phone | 217.558.1000 |
| Function | A unit of local government embracing the townships of Bloom, Thronton, Calumet, Bremen, Orland, Worth, Rich, and Palos. Objective is the relocation of railroad tracks and roadways and the grade separation of railroads from the right-of-way and at-grade crossing closures within the Southwest Suburban area. |
| Term | N/A |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | N/A |
| Qualifications | See designated list |
| Composition |
5-member Board appointed by the Governor - Two members must reside within the territory of the Authority - Two members must be former public officials who served within the embraced townships - One member must have previous employment and management experience with a major railroad company that has significant ties to the Authority. |
| Chair | Selected by Board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1930/10 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Governor | Member, reside within the territory of the Authority | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, reside within the territory of the Authority | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, former public officials who served within the embraced townships | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, former public officials who served within the embraced townships | None |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, previous employment and management experience | None |