Amistad Commission
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Amy Martin
Contact Title
Director, HPA
Contact E-Mail
amy.martin@illinois.gov
Function
The Commission will work with IHPA and ISBE to promote education and awareness of slavery and the African slave trade.
Term
3 years and until successor is appointed and qualified; initial members shall have staggered terms
Senate Confirmation
No
Party Affiliation
No more than 4 of the members appointed by the Governor shall be from the same political party
Qualifications
Chosen with regard to broad geographical representation and ethnic diversity and who have served actively in organizations that educate the public on the history of the African slave trade, the contributions of African-Americans to our society, and civil rights issues.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
15 members total: 6 public members appointed by the Governor; 2 members appointed by the President of the Senate; 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; 3 ex-officio members: State Superintendent of Education or designee (ex officio); Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity or designee (ex officio); Director of Historic Preservation Agency or designee (ex officio).
Chair
Elected by the Commission
Authority
20 ILCS 3405/22
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward, Dr. Leslie | 09/20/2022 | Statute | Ex-Officio, ISBE | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Musgrave, Jon | 04/17/2015 | 04/17/2012 | House Minority Leader | Member | Williamson | ||
| Walker, Lee | 11/21/2007 | 11/21/2005 | Senate Minority Leader | Member | Cook | ||
| Jackson, Phillip | 08/02/2012 | President of the Senate | Member | Cook | |||
| Lightford, Kimberly | 08/02/2012 | President of the Senate | Member | Cook | |||
| Martin, Amy | Statute | Ex-Officio, IHPA | Sangamon | ||||
| VACANT | Statute | Ex-Officio, DCEO | |||||
| Davis, Robert | 04/11/2015 | 03/13/2013 | Speaker of the House | Member | Cook | ||
| Black, Timuel | 01/19/2015 | 05/02/2014 | Democrat | Governor | Member | ||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Bridges, Roger | 01/24/2014 | 10/16/2012 | Democrat | Governor | Member | McLean | |
| Davis, Monique | 01/19/2016 | 03/28/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Adams, Dr. Carol | 04/11/2015 | 03/13/2013 | Speaker of the House | Member | Cook | ||
| Williams, Sherry | 01/19/2016 | 10/12/2012 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |