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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing Dr. Carmen Armstrong to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Civil Service Commission is a five (5) member commission tasked with carrying out the purposes of Chapter 13.5 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances. Specifically, the commission is in charge of the general direction and supervision of the classified civil service system in the city, including examinations, appointments and removals.
A Commissioner recently retired and moved out of town, creating a vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the appointment to Aurora's Civil Service Commission.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Dr. Carmen Armstrong to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
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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 Aurora Civil Service Commission has a vacancy; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that said candidate be appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointment of Dr. Carmen Armstrong, Aurora, IL to Aurora's Civil Service Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Dr. Carmen Armstrong shall expire June 30, 2019, however, in any event, she shall continue to serve until her respective replacement has been approved by the Council.