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TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor's Office
DATE: April 25, 2023
SUBJECT:
The Illinois Municipal League's (IML) "Civility Pledge".
BACKGROUND:
On April 20, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Illinois Municipal League, of which the City is a member, announced a new initiative to focus on civility in local governments, to "encourage productive dialogue and build public trust."
As part of this initiative, IML's Board adopted a Civility Pledge and encouraged its member municipalities to follow suit.
DISCUSSION:
By population, Aurora is IML's largest member other than Chicago and our Mayors have traditionally held membership on IML's Board of Directors. As the Civility Pledge adopted by the IML is consistent with the practices and principles long held by the City Council, this is an opportunity to provide early support the IML's initiative and join its Board in encouraging that other municipalities consider adopting the pledge as well.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Passage of this Resolution will help our elected and appointed officials continue to keep civility in mind as they perform their official duties on behalf of City residents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request passage of this Resolution.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution adopting the Civility Pledge proposed by the Illinois Municipal League.
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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, the Mayor and City Council recognize that the public exchange of diverse ideas, viewpoints and robust debate are essential to democratic self-gover...
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