Illinois § 25-23
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-23.
Ethics Officers. The President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint an ethics officer for the members and employees of his or her legislative caucus. No later than January 1, 2004, the head of each State agency under the jurisdiction of the Legislative Ethics Commission, other than the General Assembly, shall designate an ethics officer for the State agency. Ethics Officers shall: (1) act as liaisons between the State agency and the Legislative Inspector General and between the State agency and the Legislative Ethics Commission; (2) review statements of economic interest and disclosure forms of officers, senior employees, and contract monitors before they are filed with the Secretary of State; and (3) provide guidance to officers and employees in the interpretation and implementation of this Act, which the officer or employee may in good faith rely upon. Such guidance shall be based, wherever possible, upon legal precedent in court decisions, opinions of the Attorney General, and the findings and opinions of the Legislative Ethics Commission. (Source: P.A. 93-617, eff. 12-9-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 25-23
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25-23 cover?
Section 25-23 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 § 25-23?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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