E-911 Board Emergency Telephone System Legal References

BALLOT QUESTION –(November 7, 1989)

“Shall the county of DeKalb impose a surcharge of up to 84 cents per month per network connection, which surcharge will be added to the monthly bill you receive for telephone or telecommunications charges for the purpose of installing a 9-1-1 emergency telephone system?”

Yes 5,981 (75%)

No 1,964 (25%)

Ordinance 1989-14
(Authorized Referendum, Sets Surcharge Rate & Establishes Board Operating Parameters)

Memorandum of Understanding
(June 1, 1989; Details Mission & Operating Guidelines)

State Statutes (Links to State of Illinois)

Emergency System Telephone Act (50 ILCS 750)
Wireless Emergency System Telephone Act (50 ILCS 751)