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65 ILCS 5/2-2-3

(65 ILCS 5/2-2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 2-2-3)

Sec. 2-2-3.

The question shall be in
substantially the following form:

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    Shall the city of....        YES
incorporate as a city under   --------------------------------
the general law?                  NO
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The corporate authorities shall
cause the result of the canvass to be entered on the records of the
city. If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor
incorporation as a city under the general law, the city is incorporated
under this Code. Thereupon, the city officers then in office shall
exercise the powers conferred upon like officers in this Code, until
their successors are elected and have qualified.

(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)