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This case presents question as to whether trial court properly found that plaintiff, as Champaign County Executive, had authority under section 2-5009(d) of Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/2-5009(d),to appoint person to fill vacancy on County Board. Appellate Court, in reversing trial court, found that Chair of County Board, had appointment power under section 25-11 of Election Code, 10 ILCS 5/25-11, to fill said vacancy. Appellate Court further observed that while section 2-5009(d) permits plaintiff to appoint persons to serve on “various boards and commissions,” said section did not apply to appointment to elective offices.