August 1994 Municipal Calendar This calendar is based upon the most current information, court decisions and legislation of which the League has knowledge as of the date of this publication. It supercedes similar information contained in all other League publications.

Between August 1, and September 15, nominations for the board of trustees of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund are to be made. (40 ILCS 5/7-175).

Note: Cities and villages with a population over 5,000 are automatically subject to the Act. However, participation is not mandatory for any municipality that attains a population of over 5,000 after having provided social security coverage for its employees. Each participating municipality may nominate and vote for a member of the seven member board which manages the Fund for the entire State. (40 ILCS 5/7-175).

In counties other than Cook County, the municipal collector shall advertise delinquent special assessments, preparatory to sale at any time after August 15th. (65, ILCS 5/9-2-83. 9-2-84).

On or before the first day of October, home rule municipalities must file with the Department of Revenue a certified copy of any ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing a retailer's occupation tax or effecting a change in the rate thereof. (65 ILCS 5/8-11-1).

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