SB 2606

Abstract

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Requires approval by city, county, and township boards for appointments to the Commuter Rail Board. Limits the term of the Chairman of the Commuter Rail Board to 2 years. Permits the Chairman to be reappointed, but prohibits consecutive reappointments. On the effective date of the amendatory Act, removes all directors currently serving on the Commuter Rail Board and provides that they may not be reappointed. Provides that new directors shall be appointed to fill these board vacancies and that each director newly appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the former director that he or she is appointed to replace. Permits directors appointed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act to be reappointed, but prohibits consecutive reappointments. Sets forth procedures for city, county, or township boards to remove a director which they have appointed from office. Sets forth procedures with regard to ex parte communications received by any of the Regional Transit Boards, Regional Transit Board heads, or other Regional Transit Board employees. Defines terms. Effective immediately.