Illinois § 4-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-2.
Petition for appointment of commissioners. Whenever a petition signed by a majority of the total number of adult landowners who together own a majority of the area embraced in the district requesting the appointment of an individual as commissioner is filed with the county clerk of the county in which the greater part of the territory of the district lies not more than 4 weeks nor less than 1 week before the first Tuesday of September, then the county clerk shall forward the petition to the appropriate appointing authority and, except for good cause shown, the appropriate appointing authority shall then appoint that individual as commissioner, if he is otherwise qualified. (Source: P.A. 88-607, eff. 1-1-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-2 cover?
Section 4-2 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 § 4-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 4-2 apply to my situation?
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