Illinois Compiled Statutes
625 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Vehicle Code.
Chapter 17 - Illinois Highway Safety Law

(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 17 heading)

(625 ILCS 5/17-101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 17-101)
Sec. 17-101.
Powers and duties of governor.
The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities
conferred upon him by the constitution and laws of this State is
empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary in behalf of
this State to secure the full benefits available to this State under the
Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended, and in so doing, to
cooperate with Federal and State agencies, agencies private and public,
interested organizations, and with individuals, to effectuate the
purposes of that enactment, and any and all subsequent amendments
thereto. The Governor is the official of this State having the ultimate
responsibility for dealing with the Federal Government with respect to
programs and activities pursuant to the National Highway Safety Act of
1966 and any amendments thereto. To that end he shall coordinate the
activities of the Secretary of State and the State Board of Education
and of any and all departments and agencies of this State
and its subdivisions, relating thereto.

(Source: P.A. 81-1508.)