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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: February 8, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Aldermen".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this proposed change is to update the section of the City Code pertaining Aldermanic onboard/orientation. The language changes will be accompanied by a more robust orientation process for new Aldermen. As in previous years, the orientation process will be a partnership between the Aldermen's Office and the Mayor's Office.
BACKGROUND:
As with many sections of the code, this portion of Chapter 2 has outdate language. The specific changes to the code are minor.
DISCUSSION:
The Aldermanic orientation process is one that has typically been done in one day/session. The upcoming retirement of two current Aldermen reinvigorated the discussion of how we can do a better job of providing information, as well as provide staff more of an opportunity to show Council members what their respective Departments and Divisions do.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
It is anticipated the updated language will have a positive impact on staff's ability to provide information to new City Council members.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested this proposed amendment be forwarded to Committee of the Whole for full City Council discussion.
cc: Special Ordinance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Aldermen".
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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 t...
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