Illinois § 20-10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-10.
Ordinance for merger; notice of intent. (a) The board of trustees of a district wishing to merge with a contiguous district having the same limitations upon the annual library taxes that may be levied shall publish notice of its intent to adopt an ordinance for merger with the contiguous district. The notice shall be published in accordance with Section 1-30 in the proposed district and in the county that contains all or the larger portion of the proposed district. The notice shall state the time, date, and place of the meeting at which the ordinance is to be voted upon. (b) On the date specified in the notice, the board of trustees may proceed to enact the ordinance for merger. Enactment of the ordinance must be by a two-thirds vote of the trustees serving on the board of each district. Ayes and nays shall be recorded. (c) The ordinances for merger enacted by each district need not be worded exactly the same, but each ordinance must specifically state the intent to merge. (Source: P.A. 87-1277.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-10 cover?
Section 20-10 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.
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