Illinois § 3-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2.
Oath of office - Bond - Salary. Before entering upon his or her duties a regional superintendent of schools shall take and subscribe the oath prescribed by the Constitution and execute a bond payable to the People of the State of Illinois with 2 or more responsible persons having an interest in real estate as sureties (or, if the county is self-insured, the county through its self-insurance program may provide bonding), to be approved by the county board in a penalty of not less than $100,000, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of his or her duties and upon the delivery to his or her successor in office of all monies, books, papers and property in his or her custody as such regional superintendent of schools. This bond shall be filed in the office of the county clerk, and action upon it may be maintained by any corporate body interested, for the benefit of any township or fund injured by any breach of its condition. If any vacancy in the office of regional superintendent of schools occurs, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by Section 3A-6. Regional Superintendents of Schools shall receive the salary provided by Section 3-2.5. On and after July 1, 1994, the provisions of this Section shall have no application in any educational service region having a population of 2,000,000 or more inhabitants. (Source: P.A. 88-387; 89-233, eff. 1-1-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-2 cover?
Section 3-2 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 § 3-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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