President of the United States first ballot. Pursuant to the Twentieth Amendment, the four-year term of office for both the president and vice president begins at noon on January 20. The first presidential and vice presidential terms to begin on this date, known as Inauguration Day, were the second terms of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President John Nance Garner in 1937. Previously, Inauguration Day was on March 4. As a result of the date change, the first term (1933–37) of both men had been shortened by days. Before executing the powers of the office, a president is required to recite the presidential oath
Serve Illinois Commission of the Commission. Scott McFarland is Serve Illinois' current Executive Director. Serve Illinois consists of up to 25 voting members and 15 nonvoting "ex officio" members. At least 25% of the members are from the city of Chicago, and no more than 50% may be from the same political party. Members of Serve Illinois are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms. Members may not serve more than three full consecutive three-year terms, except for those specifically mandated by the enabling state legislation. Both voting and nonvoting "ex officio" members are allowed to serve on committees. The Serve Illinois