(505 ILCS 40/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 712)
Sec. 12.
For the initial board any corn producer may be elected only
if he first has his name placed on the ballot by filing a petition with
the Director containing a number of signatures, equal to the lesser of 200
or 5%, of those producers in his district qualified to vote on the referendum.
All candidates shall be natural persons who are producers and residents
in the district for which they are nominated. Notice of the initial election
of members of the board shall be given in trade publications, the public
press, and statewide newspapers at least 2 weeks prior to such election.
Vacancies on the corn marketing
board during the term of office shall be filled by the corn marketing board
with a producer from the district for the balance of the unexpired term.
In subsequent years, an election shall be held to fill any expiring term
on the board. Elections shall be in the same fashion as for initial board
members. The election procedure shall be as provided in this Section unless
otherwise provided for in the corn marketing program. Candidates receiving
the greatest number of votes at any election shall be elected.
(Source: P.A. 81-189.)
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