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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing six members to the "Sister Cities Commission" (SCC).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to make an initial round of appointments to the SCC, leaving three spaces open.
BACKGROUND:
The city announced its intention to establish a "Sister Cities" program in April of 2024. One of the recommendations in the process is to establish an advisory board to support the ongoing relationships when the program is up and running. The creation of a commission was approved by the City Council in June of 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The candidates are listed below:
• Cory Whitehead, Ward 7; VP of Mission Advancement at Christianity Today.
• Cynthia Gamboa, Ward 7; Director of Development at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
• Calendaria Moreno, Ward 7; Law Firm Intake Specialist
• Lizbeth Borunda, Non-Resident; HR Manager at Hotel Indigo Riverwalk
• Mary Tarling, Non-Resident; Director of Global Engagement at Aurora University
• Christopher Faber, Ward 4; Director of Business Attraction and Financial Services at Invest Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of the initial members will allow the SSC to begin the process of establishing relationships while continuing to recruit additional members.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of these appointments.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution appointing six members to the "Sister Cities Commission" (SCC).
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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, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor, shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through F of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibits A through F of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the position to which they have been nominated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the appointments of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through F of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved.