Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District Board
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Jennifer Huson and Angie Johnson
Contact Phone
618.687.7240
Function
The Board governs port district embracing Jackson and Union Counties; develops and regulates port’s harbor and facilities; issues construction permits; prevents obstruction in navigable waters; establishes and maintains public airports and airport facilities
Term
3 years, beginning June 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
No
Qualifications
Every person appointed to the Board after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1981 shall be a resident of the unit of local government which makes the appointment. Persons appointed by the Governor shall reside in the district.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
3 members appointed by the Governor 2 members appointed by Union County Board 2 members appointed by Jackson County Board
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
70 ILCS 1820/16
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy, Brandon | 06/30/2023 | Union County Board | Member | Union | |||
| Beckman, Rodney | 06/01/2026 | 04/07/2023 | Governor | Member | Jackson | ||
| Orrill, William L. | 06/01/2027 | 11/22/2024 | Governor | Member | Jackson | ||
| VACANT | Jackson County Board | Member | Jackson | ||||
| Pitts, Kent | 06/30/2024 | Union County Board | Member | Union | |||
| VACANT | Jackson County Board | Member | Jackson | ||||
| Cisssell, Bonnie | 06/01/2024 | 03/20/2023 | Governor | Member | Union |