Chicago Transit Board

Board and Commission Details

Term

5 years; Initial terms are 5 years for a member who shall serve on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority; and a member with an initial term of 3 years

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Compensation

$15,000 per annum; members who are also members of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall receive $10,000 in addition to their compensation as members of the Authority

Composition

7 Board Members: Two members appointed by the Governor Three members appointed by the Mayor of Chicago Two members appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Chair

Elected by the board

Authority

70 ILCS 3605/

Member Names

Name	Member Expiration	Member Since	Appointed By	Title	County
Fears, Nedra Sims	08/31/2031	09/01/2026	Governor	Director	Cook
Jha, Neema	08/31/2029	09/01/2026	Governor	Director	Cook
Vacant			President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners	Director
Vacant			President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners	Director
Vacant			Mayor of Chicago	Director
Vacant			Mayor of Chicago	Director
Vacant			Mayor of Chicago	Director