Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 55/5 – Purpose and construction
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(a) This Act is intended to facilitate communication from units of local government or county officers to residents and taxpayers.
(b) The General Assembly finds the following:
(1) Illinois law requires notification by United
(b) The General Assembly finds the following:
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 55/5
- United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- Units of local government: has the meaning established in Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.28
(1) Illinois law requires notification by United
States mail to interested parties in many circumstances.
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(2) Many Illinois residents and taxpayers desire to
receive notifications electronically for ease, speed, efficiency, security, and accountability.
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(3) Electronic communications can be less expensive
while providing a greater service to taxpayers and residents.
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(4) No resident or taxpayer should ever be required
to receive electronically any notifications that are currently required to be sent out by United States mail.
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