Illinois Code § 6-5

Illinois Code § 6-5. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 6-5.

Power to incur indebtedness. The commissioners may incur indebtedness in excess of uncollected assessments and funds on hand or otherwise available only for: (a) the current expenses of the district, including the fees of its officers, engineers and attorneys, court costs and incidental administrative expenses; (b) the completion of work previously approved by the court in accordance with approved plans when the funds originally provided for such work, whether by assessment or otherwise, are found by the commissioners to be insufficient; and (c) the performance of work by the district in the protection, operation or repair of its levees, pumping plants or drainage system during times of flood or other emergency. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 512.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-5
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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