805 ILCS 415/402: Powers of Secretary of State and rulemaking.

(a) The Secretary of State has the power and authority reasonably necessary to administer this Act efficiently and to perform the duties imposed in this Act. The Secretary of State's function under this Act is to be a central depository for the statements required by this Act.

(b) The Secretary of State has the power and authority to adopt rules, in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, necessary to administer this Act efficiently and to perform the duties imposed in this Act.