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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: May 20, 2014
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano and Mark Rising to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayors Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to appoint two additional members to the newly formed "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
DISCUSSION:
Earlier this year, "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board) was formed to act as any advisory body to the Mayor and City Council on the development or initiation of programs or actions that will enhance, develop and create sustainable practices within the City of Aurora. Resumes and/or biographies for each of the candidates are attached. If there are any questions regarding these candidates, please contact Alex Voigt in my office.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the appointments of the two new candidates to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
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CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano and Mark Rising to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
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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, vacancies exist on "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board); and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano and Mark Rising be appointed to said board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointments of Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano, Aurora, IL and Mark Rising, Aurora, IL as members of "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano shall expire on May 31, 2015 and the term of Mark Rising shall expire on May 31, 2017; however, in any event, the appointee shall serve until their respective replacement has 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
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