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
Contact E-Mail
rstubblefield@co.st-clair.il.us
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 |