COUNTIES/MUNI-TREASURER

Amends the Counties Code. In a Section concerning the deposit of public funds, requires a co-signer, in addition to the treasurer, on all municipal accounts. Requires the county board to review certain books of account on a semi-annual basis. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities shall inspect the treasurer's books and accounts on a semi-annual basis. Removes a provision that requires the books and accounts to be subject to inspection at any time by a member of the corporate authorities. In a Section concerning treasurer's reports, requires the corporate authorities to review certain account statements on a monthly basis. Further provides that in addition to the treasurer, a co-signer shall be required on all municipal accounts. Provides that the treasurer shall report to the corporate authorities on a semi-annual basis (now, as often as they require) a full and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the municipality. Requires the municipal clerk to provide the corporate authorities with a copy of any annual account. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.