Illinois Code § 55-40
Illinois Code § 55-40. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 55-40.
Demand for books and papers by successor upon expiration of predecessor's term. Whenever the term of any supervisor, township clerk, or commissioner of highways expires and another person is elected or appointed to that office, the successor, immediately after he or she enters upon the duties of the office, shall demand of his or her predecessor all the books and papers belonging to the office and under the predecessor's control. (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 55-40
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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