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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: February 16, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Elana Newkirk and Sean Williams to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
DISCUSSION:
In June of 2021, the City Council approved changes to Chapter 2, which included a sunset provision for all board/commission members. The sunset was included to bring the board/commission terms into compliance with the new dates provided in the ordinance, as well as survey members if they wished to continue to serve or step down.
The nomination brought forth today represents two veteran candidates.
Elana Newkirk is a ward 5 resident who will be serving their third term.
Sean Williams is a non-resident of Aurora who will be serving their second term.
If the above-mentioned candidates' appointments are approved, there will be one remaining vacancy on the commission.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of Elana Newkirk and Sean Williams to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
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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 individuals listed in Exhibit A thru B of this resolution to the Advisory Commission for Disabilities and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A thru B of this resolution to the Advisory Commission for Disabilities and to the term 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 Exhibits A thru B of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the positions 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 appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A and B of this resolution shall be and hereby approved.