(110 ILCS 400/1) (from Ch. 144, par. 78a)
Sec. 1.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, hereinafter
referred to as the Board, shall have power in its discretion to apply for
and receive aid, in the form of money, land or equipment, from the United
States for the acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of
airports, landing fields or any equipment or aids to aerial navigation
whatsoever, for use in connection with the development and execution of its
civilian or military educational programs at the University of Illinois;
and in the execution of the powers herein granted and in order to
accomplish the objects herein described, the Board shall have the power to
enter into contracts, leases, trust agreements, operating trust agreements,
trust indentures and all other engagements whatsoever with any person,
corporation, governmental agency whatsoever, including the United States,
which may be necessary in the judgment of the Board or required by the
United States or any agency thereof, in order to apply for and obtain such
aid, or to erect, operate or maintain any such airport or air field.
(Source: Laws 1943, vol. 1, p. 1355.)
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