Shawneetown Regional Port District Board
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Kim Watson
Contact Title
Southern Region, DCEO
Contact Phone
618-993-7630
Contact E-Mail
kim.watson@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | 05/31/2017 | 01/11/2016 | Governor | Member | Hardin | ||
| Downen, Steve | Mayor of New Haven | Member | |||||
| Galt, Steve | Mayor of Shawneetown | Secretary/Treasurer | Gallatin | ||||
| VACANT | 05/31/2019 | 07/22/2016 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Golden, Makenzie | 05/31/2025 | 06/01/2022 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Bradley, Olivia | 05/31/2024 | 06/10/2022 | Governor | Member | Gallatin | ||
| Maloney, Lucas | Mayor of Equality | Chair |