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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 Adrienne Holloway as the Chief Innovation Officer.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to appoint Adrienne Holloway as the Chief Innovation Officer.
BACKGROUND:
Adrienne Holloway was hired on June 19, 2017 to serve as the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Aurora. Adrienne most recently held the position of Assistant Professor for DePaul University's School of Public Service. She also provided consulting services, offering strategic communication, government and community relations, and marketing services to public, nonprofit and corporate sector clients. Adrienne has a bachelor's degree from Fordham University, a master's degree in Public Administration from Baruch College, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University.
DISCUSSION:
A proposed reorganization of departments and divisions has been requested in order to improve efficiencies within the organization and customer service for the public. As a result and in accordance with the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, a newly created position, the Chief Innovation Officer, will be designated as a department head, and appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the city council.
A resume and job description are attached for reference.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the appointment of Adrienne Holloway as the Chief Innovation Officer 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 Adrienne Holloway as the Chief Innovation Officer.
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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 a Chief Innovation Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that Adrienne Holloway, 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 upon passage of this resolution, the Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint Adrienne Holloway to the position of Chief Innovation Officer.