§ 20-70 — Cooperation in investigations

Illinois § 20-70

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: GOVERNMENT
• Ch. 5: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Act 5 ILCS 430/: State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
• Art.: Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

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It is the duty of every officer and employee under the jurisdiction of an Executive Inspector General, including any inspector general serving in any State agency under the jurisdiction of that Executive Inspector General, to cooperate with the Executive Inspector General and the Attorney General in any investigation undertaken pursuant to this Act. Failure to cooperate includes, but is not limited to, intentional omissions and knowing false statements. Failure to cooperate with an investigation of the Executive Inspector General or the Attorney General is grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal. Nothing in this Section limits or alters a person's existing rights or protections under State or federal law.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)