(55 ILCS 5/6-3012) (from Ch. 34, par. 6-3012)
Sec. 6-3012.
Petition for referendum.
If a petition is filed with the
county clerk not later than 30 days after the first publication or the
posting of the resolution, signed by voters of the county numbering 10%
or more of the registered voters in such county,
requesting an election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds for
the purpose of obtaining funds to construct a county jail and sheriff's
residence, the county clerk shall certify the proposition to the proper
election officials, who shall submit the proposition to the voters at an
election in accordance with the general election law. The ballot shall be
substantially in the following form:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Shall .... county issue bonds YESin the amount of ..... to construct -----------------------a county jail? NO--------------------------------------------------------------
If a majority of the voters voting upon the aforesaid proposition vote in
favor of it, the bonds may be issued by such county, but if a majority of
the voters voting upon the proposition vote against the proposition, the
county may not issue bonds for the purpose of constructing a county jail
under the provisions of this Division.
(Source: P.A. 86-962; 87-767.)
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