Shawneetown Regional Port District Board
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Darrell Hampsten,
Contact Title
Senior Southern Region Manager, DCEO
Contact E-Mail
Darrell.Hampsten@illinois.gov.
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
Qualifications
Residents of district with no financial interest in district business.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
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 | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzel, Lane A. | 05/31/2026 | 08/09/2024 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Downen, Steve | Mayor of New Haven | Member | |||||
| Rollman, Emily | 05/31/2027 | Mayor of Shawneetown | Member | Gallatin | |||
| VACANT | 05/31/2019 | 07/22/2016 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Austin, Dennis Dean | 05/31/2028 | 01/24/2025 | Governor | Member | Hardin | ||
| Galt, Steve J. | 05/31/2027 | 08/09/2024 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Maloney, Lucas | Mayor of Equality | Chair |