In Re Application for Judgment & Sale of Delinquent Properties

In this Rule 302(a) (134 Ill. 2d R. 302(a)) appeal, we decide a case of first impression concerning the constitutionality of section 16 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act (Debt Reform Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 17, par. 6916). The circuit court of Du Page County ruled that section 16 represents an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority to the county clerk. We determine that section 16 is constitutional with regard to that charge and reverse the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

The governing boards of six taxing districts (districts), located in Du Page County, adopted…