Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 20. Documentation of expenses. Before an expense for travel, meals, or lodging may be approved under Section 15 of this Act, the following minimum documentation must first be submitted, in writing, to the governing board or corporate authorities:
(1) an estimate of the cost of travel, meals, or lodging if expenses have not been incurred or a receipt of the cost of the travel, meals, or lodging if the expenses have already been incurred;
(2) the name of the individual who received or is requesting the travel, meal, or lodging expense;
(3) the job title or office of the individual who received or is requesting the travel, meal, or lodging expense; and
(4) the date or dates and nature of the official business in which the travel, meal, or lodging expense was or will be expended.
All documents and information submitted under this Section are public records subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 50. Local Government § 150/20. Documentation of expenses - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-50-local-government/il-st-sect-50-150-20/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)