Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 405/8. Petition for creation of soil and water conservation districts

(1) The proposed name of said district;

(2) That there is a need, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, for a soil and water conservation district to function in the territory described in the petition;

(3) A reasonably accurate description of the territory proposed to be organized as a district.

(4) A request that the Department duly define the boundaries for such district; that a referendum be held within the territory so defined on the question of the creation of a soil and water conservation district in such territory; and that the Department determine that such a district be created.

Where more than one petition is filed covering the same or parts of the same territory, the Department may consolidate all or any of such petitions.