Purpose

Section 526 Section 526.10  Purpose a)         The Office of Lieutenant Governor is established pursuant to Article V, Section 14 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970.  The Constitution entitles the Lieutenant Governor to exercise certain powers in the executive branch delegated by the Governor and prescribed by law. b)         The major responsibilities designated by statute include: 1)         Chairman of the Illinois River Coordinating Council, 2)         Chairman of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council, 3)         Chairman of the Green Governments Coordinating Council, 4)         Chairman of the Interagency Military Base Support and Economic Development Committee. c)         In addition, the Lieutenant Governor, pursuant to executive orders, manages the Illinois Main Street program, the Governor's Rural Affairs Council and the Broadband Deployment Council.