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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing two new members to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
I am forwarding to you a resolution which would appoint two new members to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
Appoint to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board:
Keith Gerald
Jacquelyn Spires
I have attached resumes for each candidate for your review, I would appreciate your favorable consideration of these recommendations. If you should have questions relating to these appointments please contact Alex Voigt in my office.
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CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Keith Gerald and Jacquelyn Spires to the Aurora African American Heritage 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 the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that Keith Gerald and Jacquelyn Spires 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 Keith Gerald, Aurora, IL and Jacquelyn Spires, Aurora, IL as members of the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Keith Gerald and Jacquelyn Spires shall expire on April 31, 2016, however, in any event; the appointees shall serve until their respective replacements have 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