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    AN ACT concerning State government.

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The Department of Commerce and Economic 
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Opportunity Law of the
Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is 
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amended  by adding Section 605-1000 as follows:
 
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    (20 ILCS 605/605-1000  new)
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    Sec. 605-1000. Illinois Science and Technology Commission.  
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The Illinois Science and Technology Commission is created to 
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coordinate efforts on behalf of the State, units of local 
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government, and institutions of higher education in order to 
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attract, retain, and promote scientific endeavors and research 
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facilities within the State. The Commission may coordinate with 
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other states, the federal government, and scientific research 
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facilities to achieve its objectives under this Section.   The 
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Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide 
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staff support for the Commission.  The Commission shall consist 
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of the following 10 members, who shall be  appointed by the 
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Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate unless 
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otherwise provided in this Section:
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        (1)  Two members with a background in physical sciences. 
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        (2) One member with a background in civil engineering. 
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        (3)  One member with a background in land use. 
 


 






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        (4)  One member with a background in environmental 
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    issues. 
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        (5)  One member representing institutions of higher 
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    education. 
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        (6) One member appointed by a statewide association 
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    that advocates for business. 
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        (7)  One member appointed by a statewide association 
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    that advocates for labor. 
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        (8) The Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 
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    ex officio, or his or her designee. 
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        (9) The Governor, ex officio, or his or her designee. 
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    The members shall elect a member to serve as chairperson.  
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Of the initial members appointed under items (1) through (7) of 
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this Section, 2 shall serve for 3-year terms, 2 shall serve for 
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4-year terms, and 4 shall serve for 5-year terms, as determined 
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by lot.  Successor members shall be appointed by the original 
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appointing authority and shall serve for  5-year terms.  Members 
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shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for 
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travel expenses.