Illinois Statutes Chapter 510. Animals § 101/20. Powers and duties of the Board

(a) The Board is responsible for the development of the initial Illinois Swine Market Development Program, providing publicity and conducting informational meetings prior to the referendum for adoption on the initial marketing program, making the proposed program and nominating petitions for director and names of candidates running for office available to the public, registering producers who are subject to the program to vote, conducting the initial referendum to adopt a program, and conducting the initial election of the Council.

(b) The Board shall develop an Illinois Swine Market Development Program consistent with the provisions set forth in Section 15 and as authorized by or required by this Act.