The governing body of each county, city, village, incorporated town, park district or other political subdivision, unit of government or taxing body within the Metropolitan and Regional Counties Area is authorized to make appropriations out of general revenues for the purpose of providing funds necessary to carry out the public functions and activities of the Commission. The Commission annually shall suggest to each such governing body a sum which the Commission considers a fair and equitable appropriation by such governing body. All such appropriations shall be paid over to the treasurer of the Commission.
70 ILCS 1710/34