Illinois § 220-10 Township committee for senior citizens' services

Illinois Statutes

§ 220-10 — Township committee for senior citizens' services

Illinois·Topic GOVERNMENT·Ch. 60 TOWNSHIPS·Act 60 ILCS 1/ Township Code.·Art. Article 220 - Senior Citizen Services

(a)The township board may appoint a township committee for senior citizens' services comprised of not more than 9 members. A minimum of one-third of the committee shall be 55 years of age or older. The initial members shall serve their terms as follows: 3 members for 1 year, 3 members for 2 years, and 3 members for 3 years. Succeeding members shall serve 3-year terms.

(b)Members of the committee shall select one of their number to serve as chairman and may select other officers deemed necessary.

(c)Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this Section.

(d)The committee shall cooperate with the Illinois Department on Aging and with the Department of Transportation, whenever appropr

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(a) The township board may appoint a township committee for senior citizens' services comprised of not more than 9 members. A minimum of one-third of the committee shall be 55 years of age or older. The initial members shall serve their terms as follows: 3 members for 1 year, 3 members for 2 years, and 3 members for 3 years. Succeeding members shall serve 3-year terms. (b) Members of the committee shall select one of their number to serve as chairman and may select other officers deemed necessary. (c) Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this Section. (d) The committee shall cooperate with the Illinois Department on Aging and with the Department of Transportation, whenever appropriate, to develop and administer programs designed to maintain the self-sufficiency and personal well-being of citizens residing within the jurisdiction of the township who are 55 years of age or older. (e) The committee may receive federal funds made available to the Department on Aging or the Department of Transportation for the implementation of federally approved senior citizens programs. The local funding shall be provided from the township general fund. (f) The committee may enter into service agreements or contracts for the purpose of providing needed or required transportation services or make grants to another governmental entity, not-for-profit corporation, or community service agency to fund programs for senior citizens, subject to the approval of the township board.

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