(a) The county and multi-county extension councils shall not attempt in any manner, by the adoption of resolutions or otherwise, to influence legislation, either state or national, except where the cooperative extension service is directly affected by the legislation.
     (b) The councils may accept contributions on behalf of the University for county or multi-county extension activities, but shall not collect dues. This shall not prohibit the homemakers extension associations from collecting assessments or fees for the purpose of supplementing an extension program.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 505 ILCS 45/6

  • 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) No member of an extension council shall be paid any salary for services rendered the council.