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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: September 4, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Division 9. "Sustainable Aurora", (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this proposed amendment is to reduce the number of members from twelve (12) to seven (7). This change will assist the board in maintaining a quorum on a consistent basis, allowing them to conduct business.
BACKGROUND:
Sustainable Aurora (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board) was implemented in 2014 as part of the city's Sustainability Plan. Initially, the board was slated to have twelve (12) members. Since the first round of appointments in 2014, Sustainable Aurora has not had a full roster of members, which has impeded their ability to conduct business.
The proposed change from twelve (12) to seven (7) members will move this board into alignment with the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This change, is accepted will have a positive impact on the ability of Sustainable Aurora to conduct business.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested that this proposed amendment be forwarded to the Tuesday, September 18th Committee of the Whole Meeting.
cc: Building, Grounds and Infrastructure
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Entitled “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, in furtherance of its home rule powers, it is necessary and desirable for the City of Aurora to amend its ordinance regarding “Sustainable Aurora” (The Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that Chapter 2, Article VI. of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances per Exhibit A attached be in full force upon adoption.