50 ILCS 10/0.01
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Regional Council Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 10 — Regional Council Act.
Illinois · statute · 50 ILCS 10 · 8 active provisions
50 ILCS 10/1
Establishment
Establishment. The governing bodies of any two or more governmental units, including, but not limited to: counties, cities, villages, school districts, townships, and special purpose districts, and private regional organizations, may, by appropriate action enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing…
50 ILCS 10/2
Membership
Membership. Membership of the council shall consist of one representative from each governmental unit or private regional organization entering into the agreement. Private regional organizations shall be selected by the elected public official members and shall not exceed 33% of the total membership. The representative…
50 ILCS 10/3
Powers and Duties
Powers and Duties. The council has power to: (1) study such area governmental problems common to two or more members of the council as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions and regional development; (2) promote cooperative arrangemen…
50 ILCS 10/4
By-Laws
By-Laws. The council shall adopt by-laws designating the officers of the council and providing for the conduct of its business. (Source: P.A. 76-913.)
50 ILCS 10/5
Staff
Staff. The council may employ such staff, and consult and retain such experts, as it deems necessary. (Source: P.A. 76-913.)
50 ILCS 10/6
Finances; Annual Report
Finances; Annual Report. (a) The governing bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support. (b) The council may accept funds,…
50 ILCS 10/7
Severability
Severability. If any provision of this Act, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared t…