Illinois Statutes
§ 55-37 — Misconduct of officers; penalty
Illinois § 55-37
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicGOVERNMENT
Ch. 60TOWNSHIPS
Act 60 ILCS 1/Township Code.
Art.Article 55 - Qualification And Tenure Of Township Officers
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Bluebook
60 Ill. Comp. Stat. 55-37 (2026).
Text
Every township officer who is guilty of a palpable omission of duty, or who is guilty of willful and corrupt oppression, malconduct, or misfeasance in discharging the duties of the office, shall be guilty of a business offense and, on conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000. The court in which the conviction occurs shall enter an order removing the convicted officer from office.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 87-946; 88-62.)
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