The Secretary of State is authorized, in accordance with Section 10 of the State Agency Entity Creation Act, to create a not-for-profit foundation that shall be known as the Illinois State Library Foundation. The Secretary shall file articles of incorporation and bylaws as required under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 to create the Foundation. There shall be not less than 6 nor more than 11 Directors of the Foundation to be appointed by the Secretary of State, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary of State or his or her designee shall serve as an ex-officio Director of the Foundation. No Director may receive compensation for his or her services to the Foundation.
15 ILCS 321/5