Illinois Compiled Statutes 15 ILCS 205/1 – Before entering upon the respective duties of his office, the …
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Before entering upon the respective duties of his office, the attorney general shall be commissioned by the governor, and shall take the following oath or affirmation:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of attorney general, according to the best of my ability.
And shall also execute a bond, to the People of the State of Illinois, with good and sufficient securities in the penal sum of $10,000, to be approved by the governor, and then filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of the office, and the paying over all moneys as provided by law, which bond shall run to and be for the benefit of the state, county, corporation or person injured by a breach of any of the conditions thereof.
I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of attorney general, according to the best of my ability.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 15 ILCS 205/1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
And shall also execute a bond, to the People of the State of Illinois, with good and sufficient securities in the penal sum of $10,000, to be approved by the governor, and then filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of the office, and the paying over all moneys as provided by law, which bond shall run to and be for the benefit of the state, county, corporation or person injured by a breach of any of the conditions thereof.