70 ILCS 200/130-20
Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of Article 9 of Public Act 84-245), the Mayor of East St. Louis with the advice and consent of the East St. Louis City Council shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to be appointed for a term of one year, 2 members to be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each is appointed. One of the members appointed may be a representative from the East St. Louis City Council. At the expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of East St. Louis in a like manner. All successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
70 ILCS 200/130-20