Illinois State Council of Defense (World War I)
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Women's Committee minutes and proceedings, 1917-1920. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678186
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