Chapter 20 — EXECUTIVE BRANCH

(20 ILCS 5/5-362) Sec. 5-362. In the Department of Juvenile Justice. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Juvenile Justice shall receive an annual salary of $165,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023, and on each July 1 t…

(20 ILCS 5/5-365) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.03) Sec. 5-365. In the Department of Labor. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Labor shall receive an annual salary of $180,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023, and on each July 1 th…

(20 ILCS 5/5-370) Sec. 5-370. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 96-800, eff. 10-30-09. Repealed by P.A. 97-464, eff. 10-15-11.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-372) Sec. 5-372. In the Department of the Lottery. The Director of the Lottery shall receive the annual salary set by law for the Director of the Lottery. (Source: P.A. 98-499, eff. 8-16-13.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-375) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.09) Sec. 5-375. In the Department of Natural Resources. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Natural Resources shall receive an annual salary of $180,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 202…

(20 ILCS 5/5-380) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.04) Sec. 5-380. In the Office of Mines and Minerals of the Department of Natural Resources. Each mine officer shall receive $7,500 or the amount set by the Compensation Review Board, whichever is greater. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-385) Sec. 5-385. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 96-800, eff. 10-30-09. Repealed by P.A. 100-1179, eff. 1-18-19.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-390) Sec. 5-390. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 96-800, eff. 10-30-09. Repealed by P.A. 100-1179, eff. 1-18-19.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-395) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.17) Sec. 5-395. In the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Healthcare and Family Services shall receive an annual salary of $195,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever…

(20 ILCS 5/5-400) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.07) Sec. 5-400. In the Department of Public Health. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Public Health shall receive an annual salary of $200,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023, and o…

(20 ILCS 5/5-405) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.12) Sec. 5-405. In the Department of Revenue. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Revenue shall receive an annual salary of $195,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023, and on each July …

(20 ILCS 5/5-410) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.11) Sec. 5-410. In the Illinois State Police. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of the Illinois State Police shall receive an annual salary of $200,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023,…

(20 ILCS 5/5-415) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.05) Sec. 5-415. In the Department of Transportation. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Secretary of Transportation shall receive an annual salary of $200,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023, an…

(20 ILCS 5/5-420) (was 20 ILCS 5/9.22) Sec. 5-420. In the Department of Veterans Affairs. For terms beginning on or after January 16, 2023, the Director of Veterans Affairs shall receive an annual salary of $200,000 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2023,…

(20 ILCS 5/5-5) (was 20 ILCS 5/2) Sec. 5-5. "Department". As used in the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, the word "department" means the several departments of the State government as designated in Section 5-15 of this Law, a…

(20 ILCS 5/5-500) (was 20 ILCS 5/6) Sec. 5-500. Advisory and non-executive boards. Advisory and non-executive boards, in the respective departments, are created as designated in the Sections following this Section and preceding Section 5-600. The members of the boards shall be of…

(20 ILCS 5/5-505) (was 20 ILCS 5/8) Sec. 5-505. Boards' general powers and duties. Each advisory and non-executive board, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, and in addition to all powers and duties otherwise expressly provided, shall, with respect to its field of…

(20 ILCS 5/5-510) (was 20 ILCS 5/8.1) Sec. 5-510. Gender balanced appointments. All appointments to boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the State created by the laws of this State and after July 1, 1992 shall be gender balanced to the extent possible and to the exten…

(20 ILCS 5/5-515) (was 20 ILCS 5/10) Sec. 5-515. Compensation prohibited. No member of an advisory and non-executive board shall receive any compensation. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-520) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.27) Sec. 5-520. In the Department on Aging. A Council on Aging composed and appointed as provided in the Illinois Act on the Aging. (Source: P.A. 96-918, eff. 6-9-10.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-525) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.01) Sec. 5-525. In the Department of Agriculture. (a) (Blank). (b) An Advisory Board of Livestock Commissioners to consist of 25 persons. The Board shall consist of the administrator of animal disease programs, the Dean of the College of Agricul…

(20 ILCS 5/5-530) Sec. 5-530. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06. Repealed by P.A. 100-110, eff. 8-15-17.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-535) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.15) Sec. 5-535. In the Department of Children and Family Services. A Children and Family Services Advisory Council of 21 members shall be appointed by the Governor. The Department of Children and Family Services may involve the participation of …

(20 ILCS 5/5-540) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.28 and 5/7.01) Sec. 5-540. In the Department of Employment Security. An Employment Security Advisory Board, composed of 12 persons. Of the 12 members of the Employment Security Advisory Board, 4 members shall be chosen from a labor organization …

(20 ILCS 5/5-545) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.04) Sec. 5-545. In the Department of Human Services. A Psychiatric Advisory Council appointed by and at the discretion of the Secretary of Human Services, consisting of representatives from the several schools and institutes in Illinois conducti…

(20 ILCS 5/5-550) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.23) Sec. 5-550. In the Department of Human Services. A State Rehabilitation Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, is hereby established for the purpose of complying with the requirements of 34 CFR 361.16 and advising the Secretary of …

(20 ILCS 5/5-555) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.02) Sec. 5-555. In the Department of Labor. An Advisory Board to the Department of Labor, composed of 13 members, including 5 representatives of employees, 5 representatives of employers, and 3 public members. Members' terms shall be for 2 years…

(20 ILCS 5/5-560) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.08) Sec. 5-560. In the Department of Natural Resources. An Advisory Board to the Department of Natural Resources, composed of 13 persons. Of the 13 appointed members, at least 2 shall represent hunting and fishing interests, 2 shall represent na…

(20 ILCS 5/5-565) (was 20 ILCS 5/6.06) Sec. 5-565. In the Department of Public Health. (a) The General Assembly declares it to be the public policy of this State that all residents of Illinois are entitled to lead healthy lives. Governmental public health has a specific responsib…

(20 ILCS 5/5-570) Sec. 5-570. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00. Repealed by P.A. 104-435, eff. 11-21-25.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-600) (was 20 ILCS 5/11) Sec. 5-600. Officer's performance of duties. Each officer provided for by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois shall perform the duties that are prescribed by law for the officer's position and to the best of the officer's ability shall r…

(20 ILCS 5/5-605) (was 20 ILCS 5/12) Sec. 5-605. Appointment of officers. Each officer whose office is created by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or by any amendment to the Code shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. In cas…

(20 ILCS 5/5-610) (was 20 ILCS 5/13) Sec. 5-610. Term of office. Each officer whose office is created by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Code, shall hold office for a term of 2 years from the third Monday in January …

(20 ILCS 5/5-615) (was 20 ILCS 5/14) Sec. 5-615. Officer's oath. Each officer whose office is created by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or by any amendments to the Code shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, qualify for the office by tak…

(20 ILCS 5/5-620) (was 20 ILCS 5/15) Sec. 5-620. Bond. Each executive and administrative officer whose office is created by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or by any amendments to the Code shall give bond before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his or her of…

(20 ILCS 5/5-625) (was 20 ILCS 5/16) Sec. 5-625. Department regulations. The director of each department (see Section 5-10 of this Law for the definition of "director") is empowered to prescribe regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the government of the director's departme…

(20 ILCS 5/5-630) (was 20 ILCS 5/17) Sec. 5-630. Department offices. Each department shall maintain a central office in Springfield, in space provided by the Secretary of State, the Department of Central Management Services, or the Architect of the Capitol, excepting the Departme…

(20 ILCS 5/5-635) (was 20 ILCS 5/18) Sec. 5-635. Department office hours. Each department shall be open for the transaction of public business at least from 8:30 in the morning until 5:00 in the evening of each day except Saturdays, Sundays, and days that may hereafter be declare…

(20 ILCS 5/5-640) (was 20 ILCS 5/19) Sec. 5-640. Department seal. Each department shall adopt and keep an official seal. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-645) (was 20 ILCS 5/20) Sec. 5-645. Department employees. Each department may obtain necessary employees and, if the rate of compensation is not otherwise fixed by law, may fix their compensation subject to the Personnel Code. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 5/5-650) (was 20 ILCS 5/25) Sec. 5-650. Department reports. The Governor may require from each director of a department (see Section 5-10 of this Law for the definition of "director") a report in writing concerning the condition, management, and financial transactions of…

(20 ILCS 5/5-655) (was 20 ILCS 5/26) Sec. 5-655. Cooperation by directors. The directors of departments (see Section 5-10 of this Law for the definition of "director") shall devise a practical and working basis for co-operation and co-ordination of work, eliminating duplication a…

(20 ILCS 5/5-660) (was 20 ILCS 5/31) Sec. 5-660. Power to inspect and secure data or information. Whenever in the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois power is vested in a department to inspect, examine, or secure data or information or to procure assistance from another departm…

(20 ILCS 5/5-675) (was 20 ILCS 5/51) Sec. 5-675. Acquisition of land. The Secretary of Transportation and the Director of Natural Resources are respectively authorized, with the consent in writing of the Governor, to acquire by private purchase, or by condemnation in the manner p…

(20 ILCS 5/5-680) Sec. 5-680. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any power granted under this Code to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. …

(20 ILCS 5/5-700) (was 20 ILCS 5/32) Sec. 5-700. Transfers of rights, powers, and duties. Whenever rights, powers, and duties vested in or exercised by any officer, board, commission, institution, or department or any deputy, inspector, or subordinate officer of one of those are,…

(20 ILCS 5/5-705) (was 20 ILCS 5/33) Sec. 5-705. Reports and notices after position or entity abolished or duties transferred. Whenever reports or notices are now required to be made or given or papers or documents furnished or served by any person to or upon any officer, board, …

(20 ILCS 5/5-710) Sec. 5-710. Executive Order provision superseded. (a) Executive Order No. 2004-6 creates the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and, in subdivision I(B), provides in part: "The new agency shall have an officer as its head known as the Secretary …

(20 ILCS 5/5-715) Sec. 5-715. Expedited licensure for service members and spouses. (a) In this Section: "Service member" means any person who, at the time of application under this Section, is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or any reserve component of the…

(20 ILCS 5/5-716) Sec. 5-716. Deadline extensions for service members. (a) In this Section: "Military service" means any full-time training or duty, no matter how described under federal or State law, for which a service member is ordered to report by the President, Governor of a…