Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 470/6

  • 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 Director shall be, ex officio, the director of weights and measures for the State of Illinois. The Director may designate or appoint qualified persons to represent him in carrying out his responsibilities as set forth in this Act. There shall be State inspectors of weights and measures and necessary technical and clerical personnel, appointed by the Director in compliance with regulations of the Department of Central Management Services to hold office during good behavior, and to constitute the weights and measures staff.