(20 ILCS 105/7.03) (from Ch. 23, par. 6107.03)

Sec. 7.03. The twenty three citizen members of the Council shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall represent, so far as possible, different geographical sections of the State. Not more than twelve of such appointments by the Governor shall be of the same political party.

(Source: P.A. 78-242.)