(65 ILCS 5/11-45-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-45-5)
Sec. 11-45-5. A petition signed by electors equal in number to 5% of the number of votes cast at the last preceding regular municipal election may be filed at any time with the corporate authorities requesting that the following question be submitted to the electors, to wit: "Shall the power to levy a tax for the purpose of providing a fund for the maintenance or employment of a municipal band for musical purposes and/or for the maintenance and conduct of programs in the performing arts be continued?" The municipal clerk shall certify this question for submission by the proper election authority at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are opposed to such continuation, no further levy for that purpose shall be made.
(Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
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