The governing and administrative body of the Port District is a Board of 3 members, to be known as the White County Port District Board. One member of the Board shall be a resident of the City of Grayville, and the other 2 members shall be residents in the area of White County outside the City of Grayville. All members of the Board shall be persons of recognized business ability. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. However, any member of the Board who is appointed to the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation fixed by the Board for services as such officer.
70 ILCS 1870/21