(a) In each year, the board shall conduct a regular election, under rules adopted by it, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the term of the employee member whose term next expires, for the election of a successor for a term of 3 years. Each employee member and his or her successor shall be an employee who holds a position by certification and appointment as a result of competitive civil service examination as distinguished from temporary appointment, or so holds a position which is not exempt from the classified service or the personnel ordinance of a city that has adopted a career service ordinance, for a period of not less than 5 years prior to date of election. At any such election, all persons who are employees at the time such election is held shall have a right to vote. The ballot shall be of secret character.
     (b) The board shall conduct a regular election, under rules adopted by it, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the term of the annuitant member, for the election of a successor for a term of 3 years. Each annuitant member and his or her successor shall be a former employee receiving a retirement (age and service or prior service) annuity from the Fund. At any such election, all persons who are receiving a retirement (age and service or prior service) annuity from the Fund at the time the election is held have a right to vote. The ballot shall be of secret character.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/11-182

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • oath: shall be deemed to include an affirmation, and the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.12

     (c) Any appointive or elective member of the board shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
     Any person elected or appointed as a member of the board shall qualify for the office by taking an oath of office to be administered by the city clerk or any person designated by the city clerk. A copy thereof shall be kept in the office of the city clerk.
     Any appointment shall be in writing and the written instrument shall be filed with the oath.