Illinois Code § 8
Illinois Code § 8. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 8.
The board of trustees of the district shall have power to: (1) provide ambulance services to the emergency services district; (2) take all necessary or proper steps to provide rescue services within the district; (3) borrow money; (4) mortgage, pledge, or grant a security interest in any real or personal property of the district; (5) purchase equipment, supplies, and materials; (6) buy, sell, and own real estate for the purpose associated with the operation of the emergency services district; (7) recruit, employ, or contract with ambulance, rescue squad, or both ambulance and rescue squad personnel, who shall be compensated at a rate determined by the board of trustees; and (8) do any and all things necessary or incident to the powers granted by this Act and to carry out the objects of this Act. (Source: P.A. 103-134, eff. 1-1-24; 104-207, eff. 8-15-25.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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