Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/13-1.1 – Appointment and term of public guardian in counties having a …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/13-1.1
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Appointment and term of public guardian in counties having a population in excess of 1,000,000.) As soon as practicable after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the chief judge of the Circuit Court in each circuit shall appoint for each county in the circuit having a population in excess of 1,000,000 to the office of public guardian a duly licensed attorney who shall hold office, death or resignation not intervening, at the pleasure of the chief judge; and whenever a vacancy occurs in the office it shall be filled in a like manner.