Illinois Code § 55-55
Illinois Code § 55-55. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 55-55.
Delivery of records. It is the duty of every person going out of office, whenever required under Section 55-45 or 55-50, to deliver up, on oath, all the records, books, and papers in his or her possession or in his or her control belonging to that office. The oath may be administered by the officer to whom the delivery is to be made. It shall also be the duty of every supervisor and commissioner of highways going out of office, at the same time, to pay over to his or her successor the balance of moneys remaining in his or her hands as ascertained by the trustees of township accounts. (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 55-55
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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