Section 505 ILCS 45/6 - Limitations on powers and activities of extension councils(a) The county and multi-county extension councils shall not attempt in any manner, by the adoption of resolutions or otherwise, to influence legislation, either state or national, except where the cooperative extension service is directly affected by the legislation.(b) The councils may accept contributions on behalf of the University for county or multi-county extension activities, but shall not collect dues. This shall not prohibit the homemakers extension associations from collecting assessments or fees for the purpose of supplementing an extension program.(c) No member of an extension council shall be paid any salary for services rendered the council.