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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT:
To increase the number of members of the newly established Music, Events and Entertainment (MEE) Commission) from nine (9) to eleven (11).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this amendment is to increase the number of appointed members from the current nine (9) to eleven (11).
BACKGROUND:
The MEE Commission was created in June of 2023. Initially, the commission was going to follow the standard nine (9) member format as outlined in Sec. 2-412 (b).
DISCUSSION:
The level of interest in serving on this commission was higher than anticipated and the talent, background and passion of the individuals interviewed was outstanding. Following the interview process and based upon the recommendation of two current board staff liaisons, the Mayor determined MEE would be best served by increasing the appointed members.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Increasing the number of appointed members will have a positive impact on the Music, Events and Entertainment Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests this proposed amendment be approved.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-491 "Music, Events and Entertainment 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, the Music, Events and Entertainment Commission was recently created; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 2-412 (b) states "unless otherwise provided by ordinance, each advisory board or commission shall consist of nine (9) members"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has determined it is in the best interest of this new commission to have eleven (11) members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that Section 2-491 of Chapter 2, Article VI the City Code of Ordinances shall be adopted as set forth in Exhibit A, hereby amending the Music, Events and Entertainment (MEE) Commission.