Illinois § 7-121
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-121, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-121.
"Governing body": (a) the city council in cities; (b) the board of trustees in villages or in incorporated towns; (c) the county board in counties; (d) in townships, the electors for purposes of electing whether the township shall participate and to appropriate funds and levy taxes for municipal contributions, under Section 7-171, for the town and any other bodies politic included as a part of the town under Section 7-132.1 and the Board of Town Trustees for all other purposes; (e) the corporate authority, body or officers, as the case may be, authorized by law to levy taxes for the maintenance and operation of the municipality in other municipalities; (f) the person or group of persons having ultimate authority to expend funds for the payment of earnings to employees in participating instrumentalities; or, (g) the board itself. (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-121
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-121 cover?
Section 7-121 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 § 7-121?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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