Lottery Control Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Harold Mays

Contact Title

Acting Director

Function

The Board advises the Lottery Superintendent and Department of Revenue Director on the State Lottery; designates hearing officers to hear complaints of violations of Lottery Law or administrative rules, and hears appeals from hearing officer recommendations; establishes advertising policy.

Term

3 years, expiring July 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

No more than 3 from the same political party

Qualifications

United States citizens and Illinois residents

Compensation

$100 per diem to maximum of $1,200.00 per year, plus expenses

Composition

5 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of Senate; no more than 3 from the same political party

Chair

Elected by the board

Authority

20 ILCS 1605/6


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Alter, Sarah 07/01/2024 06/03/2019 Democrat Governor Member Cook
VACANT 07/01/2022 Governor Member
VACANT 07/01/2023 Governor Member
Sheehan, Diana Leza 07/01/2026 02/24/2020 Independent Governor Member Cook
Garza, Alejandra 07/01/2024 03/26/2021 Democrat Governor Member Cook