Section 524.410  General

A designating municipality may designate one or more Designated Zone Organizations qualified under Section 10-3(d) of the Act to perform within the area or zone for the benefit of the residents and businesses in the zone. The Department shall furnish a standard application to an entity or association seeking certification as a Designated Zone Organization (DZO). No organization shall be considered a DZO unless and until the Department verifies eligibility in accordance with Section 10-3(d) of the Act, and the organization is authorized by local ordinance to function as a DZO. Once certified, the DZO may provide services or perform functions in coordination with the municipality that is listed in Section 10-8 of the Act.