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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ramona Wood and Craig Gunty to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Civil Service Commission is a five-member Commission tasked with supporting the Civil Service provisions of the city's hiring process.
The Resolution brought forth today represents 2 veteran candidates
Three Year Term:
Ramona Wood - Ward 6
Craig Gunty - Ward 9
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended the City Council approve the referenced individuals to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedures
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ramona Wood and Craig Gunty to the Aurora Civil Service 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, 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 individual listed in Exhibit A thru B 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 reappointments, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointee set forth in Exhibit A thru B 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: hereby approve the reappointments of the individuals listed in Exhibit A thru B of this resolution as member of the Aurora Civil Service Commission.