(20 ILCS 1805/8) (from Ch. 129, par. 220.08)
Sec. 8. In time of peace the strength of the Organized Militia shall not be less than 6,000 and not more than 45,000 officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel.
The Governor as Commander-in-Chief shall have power in case of war, insurrection, invasion or imminent danger thereof, to increase the forces beyond the 45,000 and organize them as the exigencies of the service may require.
(Source: Laws 1957, p. 2141.)
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