Illinois § 16.03
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.03.
Appointed members of a board of fire commissioners shall possess the qualifications required of other officers of the fire protection district and by Section 16.02 of this Act, shall take oath, or affirmation, of office, give bond, and shall be subject to removal from office, in the same manner as other appointive officers of the fire protection district and consistent with the provisions of Section 16.02 hereof. No more than 2 members of the board shall belong to the same political party existing in the municipality at the time of the appointments and as defined in Section 10-2 of the Election Code. If only 1 or no political party exists in the municipality at the time of the appointments, then state or national political party affiliation shall be considered in making the appointments. Party affiliation shall be determined by affidavit of the person appointed as a member of the board. (Source: P.A. 98-565, eff. 8-27-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16.03
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16.03 cover?
Section 16.03 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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