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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Socorro Flores, Administrative Aide
DATE: January17, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board (AAHAB) is a non-partisan, community-based, fifteen (15) member advisory board that supports and participates in activities that promote a deeper understanding of the African American community. In addition to supporting community-wide events in Aurora, the AAHAB also hosts a yearly scholarship dinner.
There are currently vacancies on the board.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the proposed appointments to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III 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, there are currently vacancies on the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that the recommended candidates 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 Shanita Thompson, Joliet, IL, and Joseph L. Grisson III, Aurora, IL, to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson shall expire on April 30, 2023, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until their respective replacements have been approved by the Council.