The Secretary of State, ex officio, shall be clerk of the court, but may appoint a deputy, who shall be an officer of the court, to act in his stead. The deputy shall take an oath to discharge his duties faithfully and shall be subject to the direction of the court in the performance thereof.
     The Secretary of State shall provide the court with suitable court rooms, chambers, office space, and computer services as are necessary and proper for the transaction of its business.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 705 ILCS 505/7

  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14