Illinois § 16.10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.10.
The board of fire commissioners shall prepare and keep a register of persons whose general average standing, upon examination, is not less than the minimum fixed by the rules of the board, and who are otherwise eligible. These persons shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence as determined by examination. Appointments to the lowest rank in the department from the register shall be subject to final physical examination. The board shall strike off the names of candidates after such names have been on the list for more than 2 years. If a person is placed on the eligibility list for the lowest rank in the department and becomes overage before he is appointed to the fire department, he remains eligible for appointment until the list is abolished pursuant to this Section. (Source: P.A. 86-562.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16.10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16.10 cover?
Section 16.10 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 § 16.10?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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