Illinois § 19
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.
The county board of each county having a population of less than 500,000 population, shall have the power and it shall be its duty, in the manner provided in this Act: 1. To elect the commissioner defined in Section 4. 2. To appoint a county superintendent of airports as provided in Section 35. 3. To levy a tax of not to exceed 2 mills as provided in Section 59. 4. To issue and sell General Bonds as provided in Section 60, provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 1% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 5. To issue and sell Revenue Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in Section 61 provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 2% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 6. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. All actions taken by the county board shall be by roll call vote. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 19
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19 cover?
Section 19 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 § 19?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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