Illinois § 1-6
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-6.
Election Definitions. As used in this Act in connection with elections of park district officials and referenda: (a) "Voter" or "legal voter" or "elector" means a person qualified to vote under the general election law. (b) "Certify" and "certification", when used in connection with elections of officers or referenda, refers to the certification, in accordance with the general election law, of offices, candidates or propositions to county clerks and boards of election commissioners for inclusion on the ballot at an election. (c) "Submit" and "submission", when used in connection with a referendum on a proposition or question, refers to the submission to the voters, in accordance with the general election law, of the proposition or question by county clerks and boards of election commissioners. (Source: P.A. 83-1362.)
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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-6 cover?
Section 1-6 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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