Southwest Regional Port District Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Rick Stubblefield

Contact Title

Director, Economic Development Department, St. Clair County

Contact Phone

618.825.3203

Function

The board governs port district which includes townships of Canteen, Centerville, East St. Louis, Stites, and Sugar Loaf in St. Clair County; maintains port, terminal, and airport facilities; promotes industrial, commercial, and recreational development.

Term

3 years, beginning July 1, and until successor is appointed and qualified

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

Yes, no more than 4 from the same political party

Qualifications

Resident of district with no financial interests in district business.

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

7 appointed by Governor - chair, secretary, treasurer, general manager, general attorney, and chief engineer appointed by board

Chair

Elected by the board

Authority

70 ILCS 1855/3, 1855/20


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Governor Member
Penny, Scott 06/30/2016 06/20/2013 Democrat Governor Member St. Clair
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Governor Member
Simmons, Herbert 06/30/2016 09/20/2013 Democrat Governor Member St. Clair
Vacant Governor Chair