(20 ILCS 605/605-995) (was 20 ILCS 605/46.40)

Sec. 605-995. Contracts to perform functions at request of local governments. The Director may contract on behalf of the Department, at the request of the corporate authorities of any municipality if the proposed function takes place within the municipality or at the request of the corporate authorities of the county if the proposed function takes place in an unincorporated area, with any person, firm, or corporation to perform any of the functions provided herein within the corporate limits as provided in this Section. The Department shall not expend State funds on a contractual basis for those functions unless those functions and expenditures are expressly authorized by the General Assembly.

All contracts entered into by the Director shall provide for annual audits and reports of activities conducted under terms of the contract, unless more frequently requested by the Director. The Director shall take other steps as necessary to ensure the proper discharge of contract responsibilities.

The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the Department's operations or programs established to meet these purposes.

(Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)