§ 18-1. General terms.

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The city is a home rule municipality pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970, and the provisions contained in this chapter pertain to the government and affairs of the city and are an exercise of its home rule powers. The city may annex property pursuant to the provisions of section 7-1-1 et seq., of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/7-1-1 et seq.), and the provisions contained in this chapter. The city may enter into any annexation agreement pursuant to this chapter for a period not to exceed 20 years from the date of execution of the annexation agreement.

(Code 1968, § 6-1; Code 1996, § 18-1; Ord. No. F-0663, § 2, 11-19-2001)

                    
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