(45 ILCS 135/0.01) (from Ch. 127, par. 63t) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Wabash Valley Compact Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(45 ILCS 135/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 63t-1) Sec. 1. The State of Illinois ratifies and approves the following compact:

(45 ILCS 135/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 63t-2) Sec. 2. The Governor shall appoint and designate the terms of seven commissioners to represent this State on the Wabash Valley Interstate Commission. Of the Commissioners first appointed, two shall serve for terms expiring April 1, 1961; two for terms expiring April 1, 1963; and three for terms expiring April 1, 1965. At the expiration of the term of each commissioner and of each succeeding commissioner, the Governor shall appoint a successor who shall hold office for a term of six years beginning April 1 of the year in which the preceding term expired. Each commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. The Governor shall fill any vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 59.)

(45 ILCS 135/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 63t-3) Sec. 3. The several departments, agencies and officers of this state are authorized to cooperate with the Wabash Valley Interstate Commission. Within existing statutory authorizations, any such department, agency or officer may make contract with, lend, or otherwise furnish the Wabash Valley Interstate Commission with such items and services as are contemplated by any provision of the compact. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 59.)