Illinois § 40-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 40-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-15.
Voting. (a) All questions upon motions made at township meetings shall be determined by a majority of the electors present and voting, and the moderator shall ascertain and declare the result of the vote upon each question. (b) When the result of any vote shall, upon the moderator's declaration, be questioned by one or more of the electors present, the moderator shall make the vote certain by causing the voters to rise and be counted or by a division of the voters. (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 40-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 40-15 cover?
Section 40-15 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 § 40-15?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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