(70 ILCS 200/Art. 30 heading)

(70 ILCS 200/30-1) Sec. 30-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Bowdre Township Civic Center Law of 1997. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-5) Sec. 30-5. Definitions. As used in this Article, unless the context otherwise requires: "Authority" means the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority. "Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority. "Metropolitan area" means all that territory which lies within the corporate boundaries of the Township of Bowdre, in the County of Douglas. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-10) Sec. 30-10. Authority created; principal office. There is hereby created a unit of local government known as the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area. The principal office of the Authority shall be in the Village of Hindsboro. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-12) Sec. 30-12. Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or any unit of local government or school district within the State, nor shall any such bond or obligation be or become an indebtedness of the Authority within the purview of any constitutional limitation or provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-13) Sec. 30-13. Investment in bonds. The State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and other units of local government and public bodies, and public officers of any thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Article, it being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment in such bonds of all sinking, insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may be construed as relieving any person from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities for investment. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-15) Sec. 30-15. Board created. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be known as the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-20) Sec. 30-20. Board members appointed. The Village President of Hindsboro and the Hindsboro Village Board of Trustees shall constitute the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board. However, within 30 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1988, the Village President of Hindsboro, with the advice and consent of the Hindsboro Village Board of Trustees, shall appoint 2 members of the Bowdre Township Board of Trustees to serve as additional members of the Board. Before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-25) Sec. 30-25. Board members; concurrent offices. Members of the Board shall hold office during their term of office as the Village President of Hindsboro, on the Hindsboro Village Board of Trustees or on the Bowdre Township Board of Trustees. If any member appointed to the Board pursuant to this amendatory Act of 1988 ceases to be a member of the Bowdre Township Board of Trustees, a vacancy in his office on the Board shall be deemed to have occurred, and such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-30) Sec. 30-30. Report and financial statement. As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may be expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and detailed report and financial statement of its operations and of its assets and liabilities. A reasonably sufficient number of copies of such report shall be printed for distribution to persons interested upon request, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the county clerk and the Village President of Hindsboro. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/30-35) Sec. 30-35. Standard civic center provisions incorporated by reference. The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference into this Article: Section 2-5. Definitions. Section 2-10. Lawsuits; common seal. Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings. Section 2-21. Rights and powers. Section 2-25. Incurring obligations. Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Section 2-36. Acquisition of property from person or governmental agency. Section 2-40. Federal money. Section 2-45. Insurance. Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other actions to compel performance. Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest. Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in bank or savings and loan association. Section 2-106. Funds; compliance with Public Funds Investment Act. Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments. Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines and penalties. Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements. 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.)