Illinois Code § 6-3-4

Illinois Code § 6-3-4. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 6-3-4.

Terms of office. All terms of office of officials elected pursuant to this Division 3 of Article 6 shall be for terms of 4 years, except that alderpersons elected at the first election for city officers held pursuant to this Article 6 shall draw lots so that one-half of the alderpersons shall hold for a 4 year term, and until their successors are elected and qualified, and one-half of the alderpersons shall hold for a 2 year term, and until their successors are elected and qualified. All alderpersons thereafter elected shall hold office for a term of 4 years, and until their successors are elected and have qualified. (Source: P.A. 102-15, eff. 6-17-21.)

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-3-4
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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