Illinois Statutes Chapter 25. Legislature § 160/2. Staff assistants; assignments

(a) During the period the General Assembly is in session, the staff assistants shall be assigned by the legislative leadership of the respective parties to perform research and render other assistance to the members of that party on such committees as may be designated.

(b) During the period when the General Assembly is not in session, the staff assistants shall perform such services as may be assigned by the President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(c) The President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each adopt and implement personnel policies for staff assistants under their respective jurisdiction and control as required by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.