(70 ILCS 1205/13-9a) (from Ch. 105, par. 13-9a)
Sec. 13-9a.
A park district, the board of commissioners of which has failed
to perform the duties and functions imposed upon it subsequent to its
organization may be dissolved in the following manner:
1% of the legal voters in the district shall file a petition with the
clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the park district, or the
predominant portion thereof, shall be located requesting the dissolution of
the park district. Such petition shall clearly define the territory
embraced in such district and shall set forth the name of the district
together with such facts as shall establish that subsequent to the date of
organization of the park district, and within the period of five (5) years
immediately prior to the filing of the petition the board of park
commissioners has (1) failed to hold regular meetings of the board, (2)
failed to acquire and maintain land and facilities for park purposes within
the district, (3) failed to organize and supervise a planned program of
recreation, (4) failed to pass an annual appropriation ordinance and to
levy taxes for the purposes of the district, and (5) failed to perform the
duties and functions imposed upon it by law.
(Source: Laws 1965, p. 2535.)
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