Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 60 ILCS 1 > Article 75 - Township Clerk

• 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
• Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
• Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}
• Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. ^{Source: U.S. Courts}