Illinois § 2-14
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-14.
When the boundaries of any General Park District are coterminous with the boundaries of a village having 50,000 or more inhabitants, and the commissioners are being elected for the same term of office as village trustees, within 30 days after the declaration of the result of the first election held to elect commissioners, the five persons elected as commissioners shall meet and decide by lot the term for which each shall hold office. Two shall serve for six years, two shall serve for four years, and one shall serve for two years, respectively, from the date of their election as commissioners, or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. When the boundaries of any General Park District are coterminous with the boundaries of a village having 50,000 or more inhabitants, and the commissioners are being elected for the same term of office as village trustees, the provisions of Section 2-12 concerning the term of office of commissioners in General Park Districts shall apply to elections subsequent to the first election held to elect commissioners. (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-14
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-14 cover?
Section 2-14 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 § 2-14?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2-14 apply to my situation?
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