Chapter 15 — EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

(15 ILCS 505/8) (from Ch. 130, par. 8) Sec. 8. Moneys deposited in treasury; Comptroller's order. All persons paying money into the state treasury shall first obtain from the State Comptroller an order, directing the Treasurer to receive the same; and if the Treasurer shall recei…

(15 ILCS 505/9) (from Ch. 130, par. 9) Sec. 9. Receipt of money by Treasurer. The Treasurer shall, on the receipt of any money, give the person paying the same a confirmation of receipt which shall be presented to the State Comptroller, who shall enter his or her approval and not…

(15 ILCS 510/1) (from Ch. 130, par. 101) Sec. 1. Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the State Treasurer Employment Code, and shall apply to employment within the Office of the State Treasurer of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 85-1167.)

(15 ILCS 510/10) (from Ch. 130, par. 110) Sec. 10. Transfers from other merit systems. Any employee subject to the jurisdiction of the Personnel Code or any employee subject to the jurisdiction of the University Civil Service System of Illinois who is an active employee and has b…

(15 ILCS 510/11) (from Ch. 130, par. 111) Sec. 11. Employees of the Office of the Treasurer - election to public office - leave of absence - reentry of service. Any person holding a position in the Office who is elected to public office shall upon request be granted a leave of ab…

(15 ILCS 510/12) (from Ch. 130, par. 112) Sec. 12. Unlawful acts prohibited. (a) No person shall make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating or report with regard to any test, certification or appointment made under any provision of this Code or in any manner commit or at…

(15 ILCS 510/13) (from Ch. 130, par. 113) Sec. 13. Records of the Division of Personnel. The records of the Division, except such records as the rules may properly require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be public records and shall be open to public in…

(15 ILCS 510/14) (from Ch. 130, par. 114) Sec. 14. Oaths, testimony, and the production of records. The Board and each member of the Board shall have power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hear…

(15 ILCS 510/14.5) Sec. 14.5. State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (a) Disciplinary action under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act against a person subject to this Act is within the jurisdiction of the Executive Ethics Commission and is not within the jurisdiction…

(15 ILCS 510/15) (from Ch. 130, par. 115) Sec. 15. Status of present employees. Employees holding positions in the Office herein shall continue under the following conditions: (a) Employees who have been appointed as the result of having passed examinations in accordance with the…

(15 ILCS 510/2) (from Ch. 130, par. 102) Sec. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Employment Code is to establish a system of human resources management based upon merit principles. (Source: P.A. 85-1167.)

(15 ILCS 510/3) (from Ch. 130, par. 103) Sec. 3. Definitions. For the purposes of this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed to them as follows: "Board". The Personnel Review Board created by this Code. "Division". Divis…

(15 ILCS 510/4) (from Ch. 130, par. 104) Sec. 4. Organization. There is created in the Office of the State Treasurer: (a) a Division of Personnel with primary responsibility for personnel transactions; and (b) a Personnel Review Board. (Source: P.A. 85-1167.)

(15 ILCS 510/5) (from Ch. 130, par. 105) Sec. 5. Jurisdiction; exemptions. All offices and positions of employment in the Office of Treasurer shall be subject to this Code unless specifically exempted herein. (Source: P.A. 85-1167.)

(15 ILCS 510/5a) (from Ch. 130, par. 105a) Sec. 5a. General exemptions. The following positions in the Office shall be exempt from all Sections of this Code except Section 9b.1: (a) The Deputy State Treasurer, Assistant to the State Treasurer, Executive Assistant to the State Tre…

(15 ILCS 510/6) (from Ch. 130, par. 106) Sec. 6. Division of Personnel - duties and responsibilities. The Division shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To apply and carry out this Code and the rules adopted hereunder; (b) To schedule and attend meetings of th…

(15 ILCS 510/6a) (from Ch. 130, par. 106a) Sec. 6a. Certification of payrolls. On or after the effective date of this Code, no State disbursing or auditing officer shall make or approve or take part in making or approving any payment for personal service to any person holding a p…

(15 ILCS 510/7) (from Ch. 130, par. 107) Sec. 7. Personnel Review Board. There shall be a Personnel Review Board composed of 3 members, to be appointed by the Treasurer, who are proficient in the field of human resources administration as a result of training and/or experience. N…

(15 ILCS 510/7a) (from Ch. 130, par. 107a) Sec. 7a. Terms; compensation. Members of the Personnel Review Board shall initially be appointed as follows: (a) One member to serve for 2 years and until a successor is appointed; (b) One member to serve for 4 years and until a successo…

(15 ILCS 510/7b) (from Ch. 130, par. 107b) Sec. 7b. Meetings. Members of the Personnel Review Board shall meet periodically in accordance with a schedule established by the chairperson and at such other times as necessary, with written notice given by the chairperson at least thr…

(15 ILCS 510/7c) (from Ch. 130, par. 107c) Sec. 7c. Powers. In addition to the duties imposed elsewhere in this Code, the Review Board shall: (a) Advise the Treasurer on problems concerning personnel administration; (b) Obtain from the Treasurer such reports as it may consider de…

(15 ILCS 510/8) (from Ch. 130, par. 108) Sec. 8. Hearings - disciplinary action. No covered officer or employee may be removed, discharged, demoted, or suspended for a period of more than 30 calendar days, except for cause, upon written charges approved by the Division of Personn…

(15 ILCS 510/9) (from Ch. 130, par. 109) Sec. 9. Rules. The Division of Personnel shall prepare and submit to the Personnel Review Board proposed rules for all positions and employees subject to this Code. Such rules or any part thereof shall have the force and effect of law. Cop…

(15 ILCS 510/9a) (from Ch. 130, par. 109a) Sec. 9a. Classification and pay. For positions in the Office with respect to the classification and pay: (1) For the preparation, maintenance and revision by the Division, subject to approval by the Board, of a position classification pl…

(15 ILCS 510/9b) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b) Sec. 9b. Merit and fitness. For positions in the Office of the Treasurer with respect to selection and tenure on a basis of merit and fitness, those matters specified in Sections 9b.1 through 9b.13. The Division may, at its discretion, a…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.1) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.1) Sec. 9b.1. Investigations. For the requirement that each person seeking employment, as part of the application process, authorize background investigation to determine if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime and if so, th…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.10) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.10) Sec. 9b.10. Layoffs. For layoffs by reason of lack of funds or work, abolition of a position or material change in duties or organization and for reemployment of employees so laid off, giving consideration in both layoffs and reemp…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.11) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.11) Sec. 9b.11. Performance records. For the fostering of staff development and utilization by means of records of performance of all employees in the Office. The performance records may be considered in determining salary increases pr…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.12) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.12) Sec. 9b.12. Disciplinary actions. For the imposition as a disciplinary measure of suspension from the Office without pay for not longer than 30 calendar days. Notice of such disciplinary action shall be given in writing immediately…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.13) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.13) Sec. 9b.13. Discharge or demotion - hearings - statement of reasons. For hearing before discharge or demotion with the prior approval of the Division only for cause after appointment is completed, after the person to be discharged …

(15 ILCS 510/9b.2) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.2) Sec. 9b.2. Promotions. For promotions which shall give consideration to the applicant's qualifications and performance record, seniority and conduct. An advancement in rank or grade to a vacant position constitutes a promotion. (Sour…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.3) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.3) Sec. 9b.3. Rejection of candidates or eligibles. For the rejection of candidates or eligibles who fail to comply with reasonable, previously specified job requirements of the Division in regard to such factors as physical and psychol…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.4) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.4) Sec. 9b.4. Period of probation. For a period of probation not to exceed 12 months before appointment or promotion is complete, and during which period a probationer may, with the consent of the Division of Personnel, be discharged or…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.5) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.5) Sec. 9b.5. For the granting of appropriate preference in entrance examinations to qualified persons who have been members of the armed forces of the United States or to qualified persons who, while citizens of the United States, were…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.6) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.6) Sec. 9b.6. Emergency appointments. For emergency appointments to any position in the Office for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days, to meet emergency situations. Emergency appointments may not be renewed. (Source: P.A. 85-1167.)…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.7) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.7) Sec. 9b.7. Temporary appointments. For temporary appointments for a period not to exceed 6 months out of any 12 month period to any position in the Office of the Treasurer determined to be temporary or seasonal in nature. (Source: P.…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.8) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.8) Sec. 9b.8. Transfers. For transfer from a position to a similar position involving similar qualifications, duties, responsibilities and salary ranges. If a transfer is from one geographical location in the State to another, and the e…

(15 ILCS 510/9b.9) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.9) Sec. 9b.9. Reinstatements. For reinstatements with the approval of the Division of Personnel of persons who held certified status under this Code, the Personnel Code or the University Civil Service System of Illinois and who resign i…

(15 ILCS 510/9c) (from Ch. 130, par. 109c) Sec. 9c. Conditions of employment. For positions in the Office with respect to conditions of employment: (1) For establishment of a plan for resolving employee grievances and complaints; (2) For hours of work, holidays and attendance reg…

(15 ILCS 515/0.01) (from Ch. 130, par. 19.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Treasurer as Custodian of Funds Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(15 ILCS 515/1) (from Ch. 130, par. 19a) Sec. 1. The Treasurer of the State of Illinois is authorized to receive from the United States of America or any agency thereof and to hold as ex-officio custodian thereof any money which has been or shall be allotted by the United States …

(15 ILCS 515/2) (from Ch. 130, par. 19b) Sec. 2. The State Treasurer shall deposit such money in banks or savings and loan associations which have been approved as State depositaries under the provisions of "An Act in relation to state moneys," approved June 28, 1919, as amended,…

(15 ILCS 515/3) (from Ch. 130, par. 19c) Sec. 3. Disbursements. The State Treasurer shall disburse the money so held by him or her upon order of the officer, board or department of this State authorized by act of the Congress of the United States of America or by any rule, regula…

(15 ILCS 515/4) (from Ch. 130, par. 19c1) Sec. 4. The University of Illinois is designated as the institution to receive disbursements of money received by the State Treasurer pursuant to paragraph number 6 of Section 1 of this Act. The State Treasurer shall disburse money held b…

(15 ILCS 515/5) (from Ch. 130, par. 19c2) Sec. 5. The moneys held by the State Treasurer pursuant to the Act of Congress cited in paragraph number 4a of Section 1 of this Act shall be allocated and accredited to each county in which lands acquired by the United States for flood c…

(15 ILCS 516/30-1) Sec. 30-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Community Development Loan Guarantee Act. References in this Article to "this Act" mean this Article. (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 3-23-21; 102-687, eff. 12-17-21.)

(15 ILCS 516/30-10) Sec. 30-10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Financial institution" means a bank, a savings and loan association, a savings bank, a credit union, a minority depository institution as designated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or a community dev…

(15 ILCS 516/30-15) Sec. 30-15. Establishment of the Loan Guarantee Program. The State Treasurer may establish the Loan Guarantee Program by establishing one or more Loan Guarantee Accounts at approved financial institutions. The Loan Guarantee Accounts may be used to cover the l…

(15 ILCS 516/30-20) Sec. 30-20. Eligible institutions. The State Treasurer shall determine the eligibility of financial institutions to participate in the Program. In addition to any other requirements of this Act and in accordance with any applicable federal law or program, the …

(15 ILCS 516/30-25) Sec. 30-25. Fees. The State Treasurer may establish, as a component of the Program, fees of no more than 5% of the total guaranteed loan amount. The fees shall be deposited into a Loan Guarantee Account. (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 3-23-21; 102-1027, eff. 5-27…