15 ILCS 205/1

Current through Public Act 103-1056
Section 15 ILCS 205/1 - Oath of office - bond requirement

Before entering upon the respective duties of his office, the attorney general shall be commissioned by the governor, and shall take the following oath or affirmation:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of attorney general, according to the best of my ability.

And shall also execute a bond, to the People of the State of Illinois, with good and sufficient securities in the penal sum of $10,000, to be approved by the governor, and then filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of the office, and the paying over all moneys as provided by law, which bond shall run to and be for the benefit of the state, county, corporation or person injured by a breach of any of the conditions thereof.

15 ILCS 205/1

P.A. 86-962.