Section 20 ILCS 3501/820-30 - Criteria for Participation in the ProgramIf the Authority requires an application for participation in the Program, upon submission of any such application, the Authority or any entity on behalf of the Authority shall review such application for its completeness and may, at its discretion, accept or reject such application or request such additional information as it deems necessary or advisable to aid its review. In the course of its review, the Authority may consider but shall not be limited to the following factors:
(a) Whether the public purpose for which the local government security is to be issued will have a significant impact on the economy, environment, health or safety of the unit of local government;(b) The extent to which the public purpose for which the local government security is to be issued will provide reinforcement for other community and economic development related investments by such units of local government;(c) The creditworthiness of the unit of local government and the local government security, including, without limitation, the ability of the unit of local government to comply with the credit requirements of the provider of any guarantees, letters of credit, insurance contracts or other similar credit support or liquidity instruments; and(d) Such other factors as deemed necessary by the Authority which are consistent with the intent of this Act.Added by P.A. 093-0205, § 820-30, eff. 1/1/2004.