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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor's Office
DATE: October 12, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution appointing four inaugural members Didi Foley, Michael Summers, Alex Benitez and Braden Smith for a two-year term to the Music, Events and Entertainment Commission (MEE).
DISCUSSION:
The Music, Events and Entertainment (MEE) Commission was created to support and amplify live performers in the City of Aurora. This group will work to identify performers, locations and create a calendar for all city events to support and promote citywide performances.
This eleven (11) member advisory board will be housed under the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) and staffed by a member of that department.
Candidates for a two-year term are:
• Didi Foley, Non-resident
• Michael Summers, Ward 4
• Alex Benitez, Non-resident
• Braden Smith, Ward 4
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the appointment of the four inaugural members to the MEE Commission for a two-year term.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution appointing four inaugural members Didi Foley, Michael Summers, Alex Benitez and Braden Smith for a two-year term to the Music, Events and Entertainment Commission (MEE).
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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 Music, Events and Entertainment Commission (MEE) shall consist of a total of eleven (11) board members; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that said candidates be appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointment of four inaugural members Didi Foley, Michael Summers, Alex Benitez and Braden Smith for a two-year term to the Music, Events and Entertainment Commission (MEE).
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of the four members shall expire on January 1, 2026, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until reappointed or their respective replacement has been approved by the Council.