20 ILCS 4140/2-15

(20 ILCS 4140/2-15)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2035)

Sec. 2-15. Committee membership. The Committee shall include the following members, appointed by the Secretary:

(1) one member representing rural public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area;

(2) one member representing small urban public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area;

(3) two members representing regional public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area;

(4) one member representing intercity rail providers;

(5) one member representing intercity bus providers;

(6) one member representing statewide or regional business organizations with interests in transportation, workforce development, or economic growth;

(7) one member representing an Illinois university that generates significant ridership for the transit system or intercity bus and rail systems near the university's facilities;

(8) one member representing individuals with disabilities;

(9) one member representing a labor organization that represents workers employed by downstate transit systems, intercity bus providers, or intercity rail providers;

(10) one member representing large urban transit agencies;

(11) one or more members representing the Department that are involved in transit grant administration, project implementation, or procurement;

(12) additional representatives as determined necessary by the Secretary to ensure subject-matter expertise, community representation, and geographic diversity; and

(13) one member who shall serve as chair of the Committee.

The members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses associated with service on the Committee.

(Source: P.A. 104-457, eff. 6-1-26.)