Illinois § 26

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26.

Executive officers. (1) At their first meeting, the board of directors shall elect from among their own number a chairman of the board and one or more vice chairmen, a secretary and a treasurer. The directors shall appoint a chief management official who shall have such title as the directors shall determine. The directors may also appoint one or more vice presidents. The chief management official and vice president may, but need not, be directors. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the chairman of the board may not also hold the office of vice chairman or secretary. (2) The officers shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successors are chosen and have been duly qualified. (3) The duties of the officers shall be prescribed in the bylaws. Compensation of officers shall be such as may be established by the directors from time to time. (Source: P.A. 97-133, eff. 1-1-12.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26 cover?

Section 26 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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