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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: April 1, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jasmeet Singh and Raghwendra Singh to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board.
PURPOSE:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Staggered Terms: The dates are intentionally staggered to ensure board continuity and prevent all terms from expiring at the same time.
Future Terms: Following this initial "start-up" period, all members will be appointed for standard 3-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent two new candidates.
Jasmeet Singh - Ward 10
Raghwendra Singh - Ward 8
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of this appointment.
cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jasmeet Singh and Raghwendra Singh to the Indian American Community Outreach 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, 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 reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through B of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the terms 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 Exhibit A through 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: that the reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through B of this Resolution shall be and hereby are approved.