Illinois SB1270 mandates a review of term limits for local government chairpersons and requires eligibility reports before elections.

Illinois SB1270, the Local Government Chairperson Term Limit Review Act, requires governmental units to review and decide on term limits for their chairpersons every two years. If a term limit policy exists, the clerk or secretary must determine eligibility and submit a report before the election. The act also limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers regarding term limits. Effective immediately upon becoming law.

Illinois SB1270 mandates a review of term limits for local government chairpersons and requires eligibility reports before elections.

Illinois SB1270, the Local Government Chairperson Term Limit Review Act, requires governmental units to review and decide on term limits for their chairpersons every two years. If a term limit policy exists, the clerk or secretary must determine eligibility and submit a report before the election. The act also limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers regarding term limits. Effective immediately upon becoming law.