IL HB0747

Amends Section 2-45 of the Property Tax Code regarding qualifications for township and multi-township assessors in counties with township organization.

Requires candidates for assessor positions (effective December 1, 1996) to either complete a Department-approved introductory assessment course or possess one of six listed professional qualifications, including Certified Illinois Assessing Officer, Certified Assessment Evaluator, or appraisal certifications.

Establishes heightened qualification requirements for larger assessment districts with $25,000,000 or more in non-farm equalized assessed value or $1,000,000 or more in commercial/industrial equalized assessed value, requiring candidates to hold one of the six professional qualifications.

Requires candidates to file certificates of qualifications with the appropriate election authority before filing nomination papers or being appointed to fill vacancies; refusal to certify ineligible candidates is mandatory.

Exempts Cook County assessor candidates from filing certificates of qualifications for elections or vacancies occurring on or after the effective date of this amendatory act.