(a) During the period the General Assembly is in session, the staff assistants shall be assigned by the legislative leadership of the respective parties to perform research and render other assistance to the members of that party on such committees as may be designated.
     (b) During the period when the General Assembly is not in session, the staff assistants shall perform such services as may be assigned by the President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 25 ILCS 160/2

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • 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

     (c) The President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each adopt and implement personnel policies for staff assistants under their respective jurisdiction and control as required by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.