Illinois § 20-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-20.
Petition by districts after ordinance or referendum. (a) Each district shall, upon enactment of a merger ordinance or upon an election approving a merger, file an appropriate petition with the circuit court of the county in which the majority of the merged territories lie. The petition shall set forth the following: (1) The merger ordinances or the certificate of the election authority upon the question of merger. (2) The establishment and history of the district. (3) The lawful ceiling or limitation upon the annual public library tax levy. (4) The territory of the district and a map of the district. (5) The bond issues outstanding, the amount of the issues that is due, and the dates payments are due. (b) The petition shall request a date for a hearing on the petition and the name of the judge appointed to preside. (Source: P.A. 87-1277.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-20 cover?
Section 20-20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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