Illinois § 5-1079 Liability insurance

Illinois Statutes

§ 5-1079 — Liability insurance

Illinois § 5-1079

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicGOVERNMENT

Ch. 55COUNTIES

Act 55 ILCS 5/Counties Code.

Art.Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

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Bluebook

55 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-1079 (2026).

Text

A county board may insure against any loss or liability of any officer, employee or agent of the county resulting from the wrongful or negligent act of any such officer, employee or agent while discharging and engaged in his duties and functions and acting within the scope of his duties and functions as an officer, employee or agent of the county. Such insurance shall be carried with a company authorized by the Department of Insurance to write such coverage in Illinois.

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A county board may insure against any loss or liability of any officer, employee or agent of the county resulting from the wrongful or negligent act of any such officer, employee or agent while discharging and engaged in his duties and functions and acting within the scope of his duties and functions as an officer, employee or agent of the county. Such insurance shall be carried with a company authorized by the Department of Insurance to write such coverage in Illinois.