(20 ILCS 860/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 533)
Sec. 3.
The Department of Natural Resources is
authorized to survey, design, develop, operate, and maintain outdoor recreation
areas and facilities of the State; and to acquire land, waters, structures, and
interests in land, waters and structures for such areas and facilities. It may
enter into contracts and
agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof,
keep financial and other records relating thereto, and furnish to
appropriate officials and agencies of the United States such reports and
information as may be reasonably necessary to enable such officials and
agencies to perform their duties under such programs. In connection with
obtaining for the State of Illinois the benefits of any such program,
the Department of Natural Resources shall coordinate its
activities with and
represent the interest of all agencies of the State, and of county, city
and other governmental units having interests in the acquisition,
planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources
and facilities within the State.
(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
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