20 ILCS 3948/1
(20 ILCS 3948/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Global Partnership Act. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
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in effect20 ILCS 3948/5 Definitions
(20 ILCS 3948/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context requires otherwise: "Board" means the board of directors of Illinois Global Partnership, Inc. "IGP" or "Partnership" means Illinois Global Partnership, Inc., the not-for-profit entity incorporated as provided in this Act. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/10
(20 ILCS 3948/10) Sec. 10. Findings; purpose. The General Assembly finds that it is important to encourage international business developments for Illinois companies and to encourage international tourism in Illinois by creating partnerships that open markets, by accessing customers, and by facilitating transactions. Therefore, the purpose of the Illinois Global Partnership, Inc., is to build Illinois' profile as a region prepared to do business with the world and as a world tourism destination. The Partnership shall encourage international business development for Illinois companies and international tourism by affecting policy and creating partnerships that open markets, access customers, and facilitate transactions. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/15
(20 ILCS 3948/15) Sec. 15. Partnership established. A not-for-profit corporation to be known as "Illinois Global Partnership, Inc." is created. IGP shall be incorporated under the General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986 and shall be registered, incorporated, organized, and operated in compliance with the laws of this State. IGP shall not be a State agency. The General Assembly determines, however, that public policy dictates that IGP operate in the most open and accessible manner consistent with its public purpose. To this end, the General Assembly specifically declares that IGP and its board and advisory committee shall adopt and adhere to the provisions of the State Records Act, the Open Meetings Act, and the Freedom of Information Act. IGP shall establish one or more corporate offices, at least one of which shall be located in Sangamon County. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/20
(20 ILCS 3948/20) Sec. 20. Board of directors. IGP shall be governed by a board of directors. The IGP board of directors shall consist of 14 members. Five of the members shall be voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the President and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor, the Director of Agriculture, the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Chairperson of the Illinois Arts Council, and the Director of the Illinois Finance Authority, or the designee of each, shall be non-voting ex officio members. Of the members appointed by the Governor, one member must have a background in agriculture, one member must have a background in manufacturing, and one member must have a background in international business relations. Of the initial members appointed by the Governor, 3 members shall serve 4-year terms and 2 members shall serve 2-year terms as designated by the Governor. Thereafter, members appointed by the Governor shall serve 4-year terms. A vacancy among members appointed by the Governor shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the remainder of the vacated term. Members of the board shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Governor shall designate the chairman of the board until a successor is designated. The board shall meet at the call of the chair. No less than 90 days after a majority of the members of the board of directors of the IGP is appointed by the Governor, the board shall develop a policy adopted by resolution of the board stating the board's plan for the use of services provided by businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, as defined under the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. The board shall provide a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the General Assembly upon its adoption. On December 31 of each year, the board shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding the use of services provided by businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, as defined under the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. (Source: P.A. 100-391, eff. 8-25-17.)
20 ILCS 3948/40
(20 ILCS 3948/40) Sec. 40. Advisory committee. An advisory committee is established for the benefit of IGP and its board of directors in the performance of their powers, duties, and functions under this Act. The board shall provide for the number, qualifications, and appointment of members of the advisory committee. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/45 Employees
(20 ILCS 3948/45) Sec. 45. Employees. The Department of Agriculture may establish a lease agreement program under which IGP may hire any individual who, as of July 1, 2005, is employed by the Department of Agriculture or who, as of July 1, 2005, is employed by the Office of the Governor and has responsibilities specifically in support of an international trade or tourism program. Under the agreement, the employee shall retain his or her status as a State employee but shall work under the direct supervision of IGP. Retention of State employee status shall include the right to participate in the State Employees Retirement System. The Department of Central Management Services shall establish the terms and conditions of the lease agreements. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/50
(20 ILCS 3948/50) Sec. 50. Finances; audits; annual report. (a) IGP may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from the government of the United States or its agencies, from this State or its departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, from any other governmental unit, and from private and civic sources for the purpose of funding any projects authorized by this Act. IGP may receive appropriations. (b) Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from members of the board as part of IGP's financial support. (c) State funds appropriated for the operations and functions of IGP for fiscal year 2011 and each fiscal year thereafter should not exceed 60% of IGP's funding from all sources for the fiscal year. (d) The board shall arrange for the annual financial audit of IGP by one or more independent certified public accountants in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The annual audit results shall be included in the annual report required under subsection (e). (e) IGP shall report annually on its activities and finances to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly. (f) Payments by the IGP to the Department of Agriculture as reimbursement for employee costs as provided in Section 45 and for proportionate lease payments for office space for employees shall be deposited into the Agricultural Premium Fund. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05; 94-839, eff. 6-6-06.)
20 ILCS 3948/60 Other State programs
(20 ILCS 3948/60) Sec. 60. Other State programs. State executive branch agencies may consult with IGP before continuing or undertaking any international marketing program or programs authorized by law as of or after the effective date of this Act. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/65
(20 ILCS 3948/65) Sec. 65. Conflicts of interests. (a) None of the following shall have or acquire a grant from IGP, a contract for goods or services with IGP, or a direct interest in an IGP grant or IGP contract for goods or services: (i) a member of the IGP board of directors; (ii) the IGP executive director; (iii) an IGP employee; or (iv) the spouse of or immediate family residing with a person described in item (i), (ii), or (iii). For the purposes of this subsection, a "direct interest" is the right or potential right to receive (1) more than 5% of the distributive income or ownership share of an IGP grantee or contractor or (2) in combination with a person described in items (i) through (iv) of this subsection, more than 7% of the distributive income or ownership share of an IGP grantee or contractor. (b) None of the following shall solicit or accept a gift from a person or entity that has an IGP grant or that has a contract for goods or services with IGP: (i) a member of the IGP board of directors; (ii) the IGP executive director; (iii) an IGP employee; or (iv) the spouse of or immediate family residing with a person described in item (i), (ii), or (iii). For the purposes of this subsection, "gift" has the same meaning as in Section 1-5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (c) Expenses related to travel in connection with IGP business by any of the following may not be paid or reimbursed by a person or entity that has an IGP grant or that has a contract for goods or services with IGP: (i) a member of the IGP board of directors; (ii) the IGP executive director; (iii) an IGP employee; or (iv) the spouse of or immediate family residing with a person described in item (i), (ii), or (iii). (Source: P.A. 98-200, eff. 8-9-13.)
20 ILCS 3948/70
(20 ILCS 3948/70) Sec. 70. Mission statement; strategic plan. Every 2 years, IGP shall develop a plan that states its mission and goals for the next 2 years and its strategy for their accomplishment. IGP shall revise and update the plan as necessary. Beginning July 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, IGP shall file a copy of its current 2-year plan with the Governor and General Assembly, together with a report of IGP's progress in carrying out its plan. (Source: P.A. 98-200, eff. 8-9-13.)
20 ILCS 3948/90 Authority of DCEO
(20 ILCS 3948/90) Sec. 90. Authority of DCEO. Nothing in this Act shall diminish the authority of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with respect to the Bureau of Tourism and the overseas offices of the Office of Trade and Investment. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/97 Severability
(20 ILCS 3948/97) Sec. 97. Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
20 ILCS 3948/99
(20 ILCS 3948/99) (This Act was approved by the Governor on July 29, 2005, so the actual effective date of this Act is July 29, 2005) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2005. (Source: P.A. 94-388, eff. 7-29-05.)
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