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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: October 17, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution appointing one new member and reappointing one current member to the Human Relations Commission.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the memo is to appoint one new and reappoint one current member to the Human Relations Commission.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) was established to provide investigative, consultative, cooperative, mediative, educational and promotional and advisory services to the residents of the City of Aurora in furtherance of the legacy of Marie Wilkinson, a lifetime resident of the City of Aurora and pioneer in the realm of social and civil activism who dedicated her life to the fight against poverty, discrimination, hunger, homelessness and injustice in the City of Aurora.
The twelve member commission requires that one member be a representative of city unions, Mr. Robert Lundquist will be filling that position. Peter Grometer has served on the commission since 2009.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the appointment of Robert Lundquist and the reappointment of Peter Grometer to the Aurora Human Relations Commission.
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CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Robert Lundquist and Reappointing Peter Grometer to Aurora's Human Relations Commission.
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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, it is the Mayor's desire that said candidates be appointed and reappointed, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointment of Robert Lundquist, Aurora, IL and reappointment of Peter Grometer, Aurora, IL to Aurora's Human Relations Commission.
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Robert Lundquist and Peter Grometer shall expire on August 1, 2017, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until their respective replacements have been approved by the Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor