Illinois § 35-5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35-5.

Special township meeting. Special township meetings shall be held when the township board (or at least 15 voters of the township) file in the office of the township clerk a written statement that a special meeting is necessary for the interests of the township. The statement also shall set forth the objects of the meeting, which must be relevant to powers granted to electors under this Code. The special township meeting shall be held no less than 14 nor more than 45 days after the written request is filed in the office of the township clerk. Special township meetings may not begin before 6 p.m. (Source: P.A. 95-761, eff. 7-28-08.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35-5 cover?

Section 35-5 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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