Illinois § 9-12.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-12.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-12.1.
(a) On the reverse side of each ballot contained in Section 9-12, except the ballot under Format 6, shall be printed the following: OFFICIAL BALLOT ..... County, Illinois School District No. ...., ...... County, Illinois Election Tuesday, (insert date) (facsimile signature of the election authority) (b) If 6-year terms have been adopted under Section 9-5, or if a ballot is to be used to elect a member or members of a board of school directors or board of education at the consolidated election held in April of 1999 or April of 2001 to a full term that is less than a 4-year term, appropriate adjustments should be made to each ballot in Section 9-12. In the case of any unexpired term each ballot format must indicate whether it is a 4-year or a 2-year unexpired term. (Source: P.A. 90-637, eff. 7-24-98; 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-12.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-12.1 cover?
Section 9-12.1 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 9-12.1?
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