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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 5. An executive order of the Governor proposing reorganization may not provide for, and a reorganization under this Act may not have the effect of:
(a) continuing any function beyond the period authorized by law for its exercise, or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made;
(b) authorizing any agency to exercise any function which is not expressly authorized by law to be exercised by an agency in the executive branch when the executive order is transmitted to the General Assembly;
(c) increasing the term of any office beyond that provided by law for the office;
(d) eliminating any qualifications of or procedures for selecting or appointing any agency or department head or commission or board member; or
(e) abolishing any agency created by the Illinois Constitution, or transferring to any other agency any function conferred by the Illinois Constitution on an agency created by that Constitution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 15. Executive Officers § 15/5. Prohibited provisions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-15-executive-officers/il-st-sect-15-15-5/
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