Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 860/4

  • 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
     The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to receive federal monies for the survey, acquisition, planning and development of outdoor recreation resources. Monies so received shall be placed in special trust funds outside the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall, ex officio, be the custodian of such fund. Upon written approval of the Governor, such fund shall be drawn upon by the Department of Natural Resources or disbursed by the State Treasurer to local governmental units upon the direction of the Department of Natural Resources.