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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: July 30, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution appointing Mike Eckburg to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to recommend the appointment of Mike Eckburg to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Veterans Council (AVAC) was re-established in 2012. The fifteen (15) member council is made up of residents who are: members in good standing of a Veteran's organization headquartered or historically active within the community, Veterans honorably discharged and immediate family members of a Veteran, deceased or living. The AVAC is tasked with assisting in any Veteran-related special events and activities, serving as a liaison between Veterans, Veteran's organizations, the Mayor, the City Council and the community as well as aiding in the solicitation of special events, activities, programs and/or funding related to Veterans. There is currently one vacancy on the AVAC.
RECOMMENATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the appointment of Mike Eckburg to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.
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CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Mike Eckburg to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.
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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, a vacancy for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council currently exists; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that the recommended candidate be appointed to said commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointment of Mike Eckburg, Aurora, IL as a member of the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Mike Eckburg shall expire October 23, 2015, however, in any event, he shall continue to serve until his 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
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor