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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: August 22, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Richard Veenstra as Corporation Counsel.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to appoint Richard Veenstra as Corporation Counsel.
BACKGROUND:
The Corporation Counsel position became vacant on April 4, 2017 with the retirement of Alayne Weingartz. The Corporation Counsel is a city officer that is appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Human Resources advertised and recruited from several sources and municipal websites. Forty (40) applications were received and three (3) finalists were interviewed. After a thorough assessment and careful consideration of his education, skills and experience, Richard Veenstra was selected for the position.
Richard Veenstra received his Juris Doctor in 2003 and has been working in the field of Law since that time. Richard has extensive local and governmental law enforcement experience, most recently working for DuPage County State's Attorney's Office for twelve (12) years in the Criminal and Civil Bureau.
Resume and Job Description are attached for reference.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the appointment of Richard Veenstra as Corporation Counsel for the City of Aurora.
cc: Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
Stacey Hamling, Interim Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Richard Veenstra as Corporation Counsel.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is in need of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that Richard Veenstra, best meets the qualifications to fill said position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Effective September 5, 2017, the Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint Richard Veenstra to the position of Corporation Counsel.