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55 ILCS 5/5-41035
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41035.     Evidence at hearings.       The hearing officer shall preside at the hearing, shall hear testimony, and  shall  accept any evidence relevant to the existence or non-existence of a code  violation on the property indicated.  The code enforcement officer's signed  violation notice and report form shall be prima facie evidence of the existence  of the code violation described in the form.  The strict rules of evidence  applicable to judicial proceedings do not apply to hearings authorized under  this Division 5-41.    (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41040
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41040.     Findings, decision, and order.     At the conclusion of the hearing, the  hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence  presented at the hearing as to whether a code violation exists.  The  determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as the  hearing officer's  findings,  decision, and order.  The findings, decision, and order shall include the  hearing officer's findings of fact, a determination of whether a code violation  exists based on the findings of fact, and an order imposing a fine or other  penalty, directing the respondent to correct the violation, or dismissing the  case if the violation is not proved.  If the hearing officer determines  that the respondent is liable for the cited violation, the hearing officer  shall  enter an order imposing sanctions that are provided in the code for the  violations proved, including the imposition of fines and the recovery of the  costs of the proceedings.  Costs may be recovered in the same manner as  fines and penalties.  A copy of the findings, decision, and order  shall be served by personal service or by any method provided for service of  the violation notice and report form under Section 5-41020.  The payment of  any penalty or fine or costs of the proceedings and the disposition of that  money shall be in the manner provided in this Code, unless the county  board provides otherwise when establishing the code hearing unit.    (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41045
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41045.     Administrative review.     The findings, decision, and order of  the hearing  officer shall be subject to review in the circuit court of the county.  The Administrative Review Law  and the rules adopted pursuant thereto  shall apply to and govern every action for the judicial review of the final  findings, decision, and order of a hearing officer under this Division 5-41.    (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41050
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41050.     Sanctions; transfer or conveyance of property.     The  order to  correct a code violation and the sanctions imposed by a county  against a respondent property owner as the result of a finding of a code  violation under this  Division 5-41  shall attach to the property, subject to the interests of all lien holders of  record, as well as to the owner  of the property, so that the owner cannot avoid the finding of a code violation  against the owner  by conveying or transferring the property to another.  Any subsequent transferee or owner of property takes  the property  subject to the findings,  decision, and order of a hearing officer under this Division 5-41 if a notice  consisting of a copy of the order to correct a code violation and imposing any  sanctions and costs, if applicable, and a description of the real estate  affected that is sufficient  to identify the real estate  has been filed in the  office of the Recorder or the office of the Registrar of Titles by the county  prior to the transfer or conveyance to the subsequent transferee or owner.    (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41055
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41055.     Collection of unpaid fines or other sanctions.(a) Any fine or other sanction or costs imposed, or  any  part of any fine or other  sanction or costs imposed, remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of or failure  to exhaust procedures for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law  is a debt due and owed to the county and, as such, may be collected in  accordance with applicable law.  Any subsequent owner or transferee of property  takes subject to this debt if a notice has been filed pursuant to Section  5-41050.(b) After expiration of the period within which judicial review under the  Administrative Review Law may be sought for a final determination of the  code violation, the county may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of  the  county for purposes of obtaining a judgment on the  hearing officer's  findings, decision, and  order.  Nothing in this Section prevents a county from consolidating  multiple findings, decisions, and orders against a person or property in such a  proceeding.(c) Upon commencement of the action, the county shall file a certified  copy of the findings, decision, and order, which shall be accompanied by a  certification that recites facts sufficient to show that the findings,  decision,  and order were issued in accordance with this  Division 5-41 and the applicable county  ordinance.  Service of the summons and a copy of the petition may be by any  method provided by Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure or by certified  mail, return receipt requested, provided that the total amount of fines  or  other  sanctions and costs imposed by the findings, decision, and order does not  exceed  $5,000.(d) If the court is satisfied that the findings, decision, and order were  entered within the requirements of this Division 5-41 and the applicable county  ordinance and that the respondent had an opportunity for a hearing under this  Division 5-41 and for judicial review as provided in Section 5-41045:(1) The court shall render judgment in favor of the     county and against the respondent for the amount indicated in the findings, decision, and order plus court costs.  The judgment has the same effect and may be enforced in the same manner as other judgments for the recovery of money.(2) The court may issue other orders or injunctions,     or both, requested by the county to enforce the order of the hearing officer or to correct a code violation.   (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41060
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-41060.     Adoption of other necessary provisions by county.       Any county establishing a code hearing unit by ordinance under this  Division 5-41 may adopt other provisions necessary and proper to carry into  effect the powers granted and the purposes stated in this Division.    (Source: P.A. 90-517, eff. 8-22-97.)
55 ILCS 5/5-41065
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)Sec. 5-41065. Mechanics lien demand and referral adjudication.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Division, a county's code hearing unit must adjudicate an expired mechanics lien referred to the unit under Section 3-5010.8.(b) If a county does not have an administrative law judge in its code hearing unit who is familiar with the areas of law relating to mechanics liens, one may be appointed no later than 3 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly to adjudicate all referrals concerning mechanics liens under Section 3-5010.8.(c) If an administrative law judge familiar with the areas of law relating to mechanics liens has not been appointed as provided subsection (b) when a mechanics lien is referred under Section 3-5010.8 to the code hearing unit, the case shall be removed to the proper circuit court with jurisdiction.(d) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2024.  (Source: P.A. 102-671, eff. 11-30-21.)
55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-42 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

 Division 5-42.  Wind Farms    (Source: P.A. 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.)
55 ILCS 5/5-42000
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-42000. Wind farms.  A county may own and operate a wind generation turbine farm, either individually or jointly with another unit of local government, school district, or community college district that is authorized to own and operate a wind generation turbine farm, that directly or indirectly reduces the energy or other operating costs of the county. The county may ask for the assistance of any State agency, including without limitation the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Power Agency, or the Environmental Protection Agency, in obtaining financing options for a wind generation turbine farm.  (Source: P.A. 95-805, eff. 8-12-08; 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.)
55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-43 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

 Division 5-43.  Administrative Adjudication - Specified  Counties(Source: P.A. 96-1386, eff. 7-29-10; 97-333, eff. 8-12-11.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43005
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43005. Applicability.  This Division 5-43  applies only to the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.  (Source: P.A. 96-1386, eff. 7-29-10.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43010
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43010. Administrative adjudication of code and ordinance violations; definitions.(a) Any county may provide by ordinance for a system of administrative adjudication of county code violations to the extent permitted by the Illinois Constitution.(b) Any county may provide by ordinance for a system of administrative adjudication of violations of  ordinances enacted by a participating unit of local government only where: (i) the unit of local government is engaging in governmental activities or providing services within the boundaries of the county; (ii) the unit of local government has no system of administrative adjudication; and (iii) the violation occurred within the boundaries of the county.(c) As used in this Division:"Participating unit of local government" means a unit of local government which has entered into an intergovernmental agreement or contract with a county for the administrative adjudication of violations of its ordinances by the county pursuant to this Division."System of administrative adjudication" means the adjudication of any violation of a county ordinance or of a participating unit of local government's ordinance, except for (i) proceedings not within the statutory or the home rule authority of counties or a participating unit of local government; and (ii) any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code (or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code)."Unit of local government" has the meaning as defined in the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and also includes a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of conducting public business including, but not limited to, the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation.   (Source: P.A. 99-754, eff. 1-1-17.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43015
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43015. Administrative adjudication procedures not exclusive.  The adoption by a county of a system of administrative adjudication does not preclude the county from using other methods to enforce county ordinances. An intergovernmental agreement or contract entered into between a county and participating unit of local government under this Division does not preclude a participating unit of local government from using other methods to enforce its ordinances.   (Source: P.A. 99-754, eff. 1-1-17.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43025
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43025. Administrative hearing proceedings.(a) Any ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication, pursuant to this Division, shall afford parties due process of law, including notice and opportunity for hearing. Parties shall be served with process in a manner reasonably calculated to give them actual notice, including, as appropriate, personal service of process upon a party or its employees or agents; service by mail at a party's address; or notice that is posted upon the property where the violation is found when the party is the owner or manager of the property. In counties with a population under 3,000,000, if the notice requires the respondent to answer within a certain amount of time, the county or participating unit of local government must reply to the answer within the same amount of time afforded to the respondent.(b) Parties shall be given notice of an adjudicatory hearing that  includes the type and nature of the code violation to be adjudicated, the date and location of the adjudicatory hearing, the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, and the penalties for failure to appear at the hearing.(c) Parties shall be provided with an opportunity for a hearing during which they may be represented by counsel, present witnesses, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. Parties may request the hearing officer to issue subpoenas to direct the attendance and testimony of relevant witnesses and the production of relevant documents. Hearings shall be scheduled with reasonable promptness, except  that for hearings scheduled in all non-emergency situations, if requested by the defendant, the defendant shall have at least 15 days after service of process to prepare for a hearing. For purposes of this subsection (c), "non-emergency situation" means any situation that does not reasonably constitute a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare. If service is provided by mail, the 15-day period shall begin to run on the day that the notice is deposited in the mail.   (Source: P.A. 99-754, eff. 1-1-17.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43030
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43030. Rules of evidence shall not govern.  The formal and technical rules of evidence do not apply in an adjudicatory hearing permitted under this Division. Evidence, including hearsay, may be admitted only if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs.  (Source: P.A. 96-1386, eff. 7-29-10.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43040
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43040. Impact on existing administrative adjudication systems.  This Division does  not affect the validity of systems of administrative adjudication that were authorized by State law, including home rule authority, and in existence before  July 29, 2010 (the effective date of Public Act 96-1386).  (Source: P.A. 99-754, eff. 1-1-17.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43043
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)Sec. 5-43043. Mechanics lien demand and referral adjudication.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Division, a county's code hearing unit must adjudicate an expired mechanics lien referred to the unit under Section 3-5010.8.(b) If a county does not have an administrative law judge  in its code hearing unit who is familiar with the areas of law relating to mechanics liens, one may be appointed no later than 3 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 100th General Assembly to adjudicate all referrals concerning mechanics liens under Section 3-5010.8.(c) If an administrative law judge familiar with the areas of law relating to mechanics liens has not been appointed as provided subsection (b) when a mechanics lien is referred under Section 3-5010.8 to the code hearing unit, the case shall be removed to the proper circuit court with jurisdiction.(d) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2024.  (Source: P.A. 102-671, eff. 11-30-21.)
55 ILCS 5/5-43045
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-43045. Impact on home rule authority.  This Division does  not preempt counties or participating units of local government from adopting other systems of administrative adjudication pursuant to their home rule powers.  (Source: P.A. 99-754, eff. 1-1-17.)
55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-44 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

 Division 5-44.  Local Government Reduction and Efficiency  (Source: P.A. 98-126, eff. 8-2-13.)
55 ILCS 5/5-44005
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-44005. Findings and purpose.(a) The General Assembly finds:(1) Illinois has more units of local government than     any other state.(2) The large number of units of local government     results in the inefficient delivery of governmental services at a higher cost to taxpayers.(3) In a number of cases, units of local government     provide services that are duplicative in nature, as they are provided by other units of local government.(4) It is in the best interest of taxpayers that more     efficient service delivery structures be established in order to replace units of local government that are not financially sustainable.(5) Units of local government managed by appointed     governing boards not directly accountable to the electorate can encourage a lack of oversight and complacency that is not in the best interest of taxpayers.(6) Various provisions of Illinois law governing the     dissolution of units of local government are inconsistent and outdated.(7) The lack of a streamlined method to consolidate     government functions and to dissolve units of local government results in an unfair tax burden on the citizens of the State of Illinois residing in those units of local government and prevents the expenditure of limited public funds for critical programs and services.(b) The purpose of this Act is to provide county boards with supplemental authority  regarding the dissolution of units of local government and  the consolidation of governmental functions.  (Source: P.A. 98-126, eff. 8-2-13.)
55 ILCS 5/5-44010
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-44010. Applicability. The powers and authorities provided by this Division 5-44 apply to all counties and units of local government within such counties.  (Source: P.A. 99-709, eff. 8-5-16; 100-107, eff. 1-1-18.)
55 ILCS 5/5-44015
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-44015. Powers; supplemental. The Sections of this Division 5-44  are intended to be supplemental and in addition to all  other powers and authorities granted to any county board, shall be construed liberally, and shall not be  construed as a limitation of any power or authority  otherwise granted.  (Source: P.A. 98-126, eff. 8-2-13.)
55 ILCS 5/5-44020
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-44020. Definitions. In this Division 5-44:"Fire protection jurisdiction" means a fire protection district, municipal fire department, or service organized under Section 5-1056.1 of the Counties Code, Sections 195 and 200 of the Township Code, Section 10-2.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, or the Illinois Fire Protection District Act."Governing board" means the individual or individuals who constitute the  corporate authorities of a unit of local government."Unit of local government" or "unit" means any unit of local government located entirely within one county, to which the county board chairman or county executive directly appoints a majority of its governing board with the advice and consent of the county board, but shall not include a fire protection district that directly employs any regular full-time employees, a conservation district organized under the Conservation District Act, a special district organized under the Water Commission Act of 1985, a community mental health board established under the Community Mental Health Board Act, or a board established under the Community Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act.  (Source: P.A. 99-709, eff. 8-5-16; 100-107, eff. 1-1-18; 100-1129, eff. 1-1-19.)
55 ILCS 5/5-44030
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 55 - COUNTIES|55 ILCS 5/ - Counties Code.|Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

Sec. 5-44030. Trustee-in-dissolution; powers and duties.(a) The trustee-in-dissolution shall have the following powers and duties:(1) to execute all of the powers and duties of the     previous board;(2) to levy and rebate taxes, subject to the approval     of the county board, for the purpose of paying the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the unit that are outstanding on the date of the dissolution and the necessary expenses of closing up the affairs of the district if these funds are not available from the unit of local government's general fund;(3) to present, within 30 days of his or her     appointment, a plan for the consolidation and dissolution of the unit of local government to the county board for its approval. The plan shall identify what functions, if any, of the unit of local government shall be undertaken by the county upon dissolution and whether any taxes previously levied for the provision of these functions shall be maintained;(4) to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with     one or more governmental entities to utilize existing resources including, but not limited to, labor, materials, and property, as may be needed to carry out the foregoing duties;(5) to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with     the county to combine or transfer any of the powers, privileges, functions, or authority of the unit of local government to the county as may be required to facilitate the transition; and(6) to sell the property of the unit and, in case any     excess remains after all liabilities of the unit are paid, the excess shall be transferred to a special fund created and maintained by the county treasurer to be expended solely to defer the costs incurred by the county in performing the duties of the unit, subject to the requirements of Section 5-44035 of this Division. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the county from acquiring any or all real or personal property of the district.(b) For fire protection jurisdictions, the trustee-in-dissolution shall not have:(1) the powers enumerated in this Section unless the     dissolution of that unit of local government shall not increase the average response times nor decrease the level of services provided; and(2) the power to decrease the levy that is in effect     on or before the date of dissolution of the fire protection jurisdiction that affects the provision of fire and emergency medical services. (Source: P.A. 98-126, eff. 8-2-13.)