Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 420/3A-15

  • Late term appointee: means a person who is appointed to an office by a Governor who does not succeed himself or herself as Governor, whose appointment requires the advice and consent of the Senate, and whose appointment is confirmed by the Senate 90 or fewer days before the end of the appointing Governor's term. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 420/3A-5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
     Upon the earlier of the resignation of a late term appointee or the conclusion of the sixtieth day of the term of the succeeding Governor, that appointed office shall be considered vacant. The succeeding Governor may then make an appointment to fill that vacancy, regardless of whether the statute that creates the appointed office provides for appointment to fill a vacancy. All other requirements of law applicable to that appointed office shall apply to the succeeding Governor’s appointee, including but not limited to eligibility, qualifications, and confirmation by the Senate.