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IL HB0874

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

JoAnn Osmond

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Township Code by adding Section 15-70 to address governance in coterminous cities (cities with the same boundaries as townships)
  • Allows city councils in coterminous cities located in counties with populations under 1,000,000 to authorize the township supervisor to preside over portions of city council meetings dealing with township matters
  • Requires a three-fourths affirmative vote by city council members to authorize the township supervisor's presiding role
  • When the township supervisor presides, the supervisor receives one vote while the mayor loses voting authority during those portions of meetings
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

TWP CD-CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Last Action

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

2/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Counties & Townships2/18/2009
Rules2/10/2009

Full Bill Text

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