Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/1-5015 – Canvass of votes
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/1-5015
- County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07
- 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
On or before the first Tuesday after said election the county canvassing board shall open and canvass the votes and returns of the election, in the manner provided by the general election law; the result of which canvass shall be entered of record in the circuit court in counties not under township organization, and in the records of the county board in counties under township organization and a copy thereof also shall be duly certified and delivered to the Secretary of State. If a 3/5 majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of removal, the county seat shall be removed to the point named.