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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 26-0094    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/10/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action: 2/24/2026
Title: A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Clark as Chief Human Resource Officer.
Attachments: 1. Chief Human Resources Officer Job Description, 2. Michele Clark_Resume_Redacted
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TO: The Honorable Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor John Laesch

DATE: February 10, 2026


NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT:

I, John Laesch, Mayor, pursuant to Section 2-44 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, do hereby appoint the following named individual to the position enumerated below and respectfully request the approval of the City Council thereon.


Name: Michele Clark

Title: Chief Human Resource Officer

Department: Human Resources

Start Date: On or about February 25, 2026 or as determined by the Human Resources Department





Respectfully submitted,

John Laesch
Mayor

Date: February 10, 2026







CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Clark as Chief Human Resource Officer.
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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 officers and the heads and assistant heads of the departments and divisions 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 Michele Clark as Chief Human Resource Officer and has requested the City Council's approval of said appointment; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Michele Clark possesses the necessary technical training or knowledge for the position of Chief Human Resource Officer and otherwise qualifies for appointment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RES...

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