(70 ILCS 200/Art. 85 heading)

(70 ILCS 200/85-1) Sec. 85-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Elgin Civic Center Law of 1997. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-5) Sec. 85-5. Definitions. When used in this Article: "Authority" means the Elgin Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority. "Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Elgin Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority. "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City of Elgin. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-10) Sec. 85-10. Authority created; principal office. There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Elgin Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area. The principal office of the Authority shall be in the City of Elgin. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-15) Sec. 85-15. Board created. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Elgin Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board. The members of the board shall be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-20) Sec. 85-20. Board members appointed. Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the effective date of Article 3 of Public Act 83-1456), the Mayor of Elgin with the advice and consent of the Elgin City Council shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to be appointed for a term of one year, 2 members to be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each is appointed. One of the members appointed may be a representative from the Elgin City Council. At the expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of Elgin in a like manner. All successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-25) Sec. 85-25. Funds; compliance with Public Funds Investment Act. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the Chairman of the Board. The Board may designate any of its members or any officer or employee of the Authority to affix the signature of the chairman and another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation of not more than $2,500. No bank or savings and loan association shall receive public funds as permitted by this Section unless it has complied with the requirements established pursuant to Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-30) Sec. 85-30. Bidders; civil action to compel compliance. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements for bidding under this Article may bring a civil action in the circuit court in Kane County to compel compliance with the provisions of this Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/85-35) Sec. 85-35. Standard civic center provisions incorporated by reference. The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference into this Article: Section 2-3. Purpose. Section 2-5. Definitions. Section 2-10. Lawsuits; common seal. Section 2-16. Duties; auditorium and other buildings; lease of space. Section 2-20. Rights and powers, including eminent domain. Section 2-25. Incurring obligations. Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State, or local agency. Section 2-40. Federal money. Section 2-45. Insurance. Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel performance. Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Section 2-60. Investment in bonds. Section 2-65. Bonds other than revenue bonds. Section 2-70. Tax. Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest. Section 2-80. Board members' oath. Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office. Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office. Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members. Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer. Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments. Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties. Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members. Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements. Section 2-135. Report and financial statement. Section 2-140. State financial support. Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws. Section 2-150. Tax exemption. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)