(65 ILCS 115/10-6)

Sec. 10-6. Powers and duties of Department.

(a) The Department shall administer this Act and shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To monitor the implementation of this Act and submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and setting forth any suggestions for legislation to the Governor and General Assembly by October 1 of each year preceding a regular Session of the General Assembly.

(2) To adopt all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act in accordance with The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) The Department shall provide information and appropriate assistance to persons desiring to locate and engage in business in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone and to persons engaged in business in a zone.

(c) The Department shall publicize existing tax incentives and economic development programs within the Zone and upon request, offer technical assistance in abatement and alternative revenue source development to local units of government which have River Edge Redevelopment Zones within their jurisdiction.

(d) In addition to the reports authorized under subsection (a), no later than December 31, 2009, the Department must submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating the effectiveness of this Act in stimulating economic revitalization in the pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zones authorized by this Act.

(Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)