Illinois § 10-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5.
Organization of board - Report to treasurer and regional superintendent of schools. Within 40 days after the regular election of directors, the directors shall meet and organize by appointing one of their number president and another as clerk, except that when directors are elected at the consolidated elections in April of 1999 and April of 2001, the directors shall meet and organize, in the manner provided by this Section, within 7 days after the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in each of those 2 years. The clerk shall at once report to the treasurer and regional superintendent of schools the names of the president and clerk so appointed. Upon organizing itself as provided in this Section, the board of school directors shall enter upon the discharge of its duties. Terms of members are subject to Section 2A-54 of the Election Code, except as otherwise limited by subsection (c) of Section 10-4. (Source: P.A. 102-798, eff. 5-13-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5 cover?
Section 10-5 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 10-5?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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