(110 ILCS 340/0.01) (from Ch. 144, par. 54.01) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the University of Illinois Gerontological Committee Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(110 ILCS 340/1) (from Ch. 144, par. 54.1) Sec. 1. There is created in the University of Illinois, hereafter called the University, the Gerontological Committee, hereafter called the Committee. The Committee shall consist of 9 members to be appointed by the President of the University with one member to be designated as chairman. Such appointments shall be made from the colleges, schools, departments and institutes of the University with due regard to the general nature of the subject matter of the Committee's duties as set out in Section 3 of this Act. For administrative purposes, the Committee shall be attached to whatever office of the University the President deems appropriate. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2096.)

(110 ILCS 340/2) (from Ch. 144, par. 54.2) Sec. 2. The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The members of the Committee may select such other officers as may be deemed necessary from their own number. The Committee shall hold regular meetings at least 4 times each year and such additional special meetings as may be necessary to discharge properly its duties under this Act. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2096.)

(110 ILCS 340/3) (from Ch. 144, par. 54.3) Sec. 3. The Committee shall have the power and it shall be its duty: (1) to study the economic problems of older workers. (2) to prepare and issue bulletins and pamphlets of particular interest to older persons. (3) to establish a research program in the field of gerontology to be conducted within the University by graduate students under faculty supervision. (4) to study the development of a professional training program in the field of gerontology. (5) to study the University's research potential in the field of gerontology and recommend ways in which it can be expanded. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2096.)

(110 ILCS 340/4) (from Ch. 144, par. 54.4) Sec. 4. The Committee may employ staff members to assist it in performing its duties. Such employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Committee. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2096.)