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TO: The Honorable Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
DATE: April 10, 2025
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT:
I, Richard C. Irvin, 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: Matthew T. Thomas
Title: Police Chief
Department: Police Department
Start Date: On or about May 30, 2025 or as determined by the Human Resources Department
Respectfully submitted,
Richard C. Irvin
Mayor
Date: April 10, 2025
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the appointment of Matthew T. Thomas as Police Chief.
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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 Matthew T. Thomas as Police Chief and has requested the City Council's approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Matthew T. Thomas possesses the necessary technical training or knowledge for the position of Police Chief and otherwise qualifies for appointment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of ...
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