Illinois § 4-5-1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-5-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-5-1.
Every municipality which has the commission form of municipal government shall be governed by a council, consisting of the mayor and 4 commissioners, as provided in this article. The mayor shall be the president of the council and preside at its meetings, and he shall supervise all departments and report to the council for its action all matters requiring attention in any department. The commissioner of accounts and finances shall be vice president of the council, and in case of a vacancy in the office of mayor or the absence or inability of the mayor, shall perform the duties of the mayor. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-5-1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-5-1 cover?
Section 4-5-1 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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