Illinois Central 514 Community College Board
IL
Local
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Gale Thetford
Nonpartisan
In office since April 2025
Next Election
Apr 1, 2031
Term Length
6 years
Position Type
Part Time
Salary
No compensation.
Number of Seats
2
About this position
The Local Higher Education Board or Community College Board is responsible for approving projects on new units of instruction and public service, determining new standards for curriculum and administration, and developing procedures for transfer.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Citizen of the United States, of the age of 18 or over, and a resident of State and the territory, which on the date of the election is included in the community college district, for at least one year immediately preceding the election. Residency for Lincoln Land Community College (526) must be a resident of the district for one year preceding the election. [110 ILCS 805/2-12.1, 3-7 (c)]
Filing information
Elections office
11 S. 4th St., 2nd Fl., Suite 203, Pekin, IL 61554
Phone: 309-477-2264
Fee & signature requirements
No Filing fee. Signature requirements: At least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.