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§ 7-17. Any member or officer of the board, any officer of the city or any other person holding any trust or employment under the board or city who wilfully violates any of the provisions of Sections 7-8 through 7-16 shall be guilty of a business offense and may be fined not exceeding $10,000 and forfeits his right to and shall be removed from his office, trust or employment. Any such member, officer or person is liable for the amount of any loss or damage suffered by the board resulting from his violation of any of those Sections, to be recovered by the board or by any taxpayer in the name and for the benefit of the board, in a civil action. Any taxpayer bringing an action under this Section must file a bond for all costs, and is liable for all costs taxed against the board in that suit. This Section does not bar any other remedy.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 110. Higher Education § 805/7-17. Penalty for violation of sections 7-8 to 7-16; actions for loss or damage - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-110-higher-education/il-st-sect-110-805-7-17/
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