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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 5-3-5. The mayor or president of any city or village which elects alderpersons by wards or trustees by districts shall not vote on any ordinance, resolution or motion except: (1) where the vote of the alderpersons or trustees has resulted in a tie; (or) (2) where one-half of the alderpersons or trustees then holding office have voted in favor of an ordinance, resolution or motion even though there is no tie vote; or (3) where a vote greater than a majority of the corporate authorities is required by this Code to adopt an ordinance, resolution or motion. In each instance specified, the mayor or president shall vote. The following mayors and presidents may vote on all questions coming before the council or board: (1) mayors and presidents of cities and villages operating under this article and Article 4, and (2) mayors and presidents of cities and villages which do not elect alderpersons by wards and trustees by districts.
Nothing in this section shall deprive an acting mayor or president or mayor or president pro tem from voting in his capacity as alderperson or trustee, but he shall not be entitled to another vote in his capacity as acting mayor or president or mayor or president pro tem.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 65. Municipalities § 5/5-3-5. Mayor or president; voting resolution - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-65-municipalities/il-st-sect-65-5-5-3-5/
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