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 |