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TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: January 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Patricia Devore and Richard Lawrence to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC).
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represents all veteran candidates.
Patricia Devore is a Non-Resident who serves as the Auxiliary President for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #1944 in Aurora; her nonprofit also benefits Aurora Veterans.
Richard Lawrence is a resident of the 8th ward
There are currently two vacancies on the Council.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of Patricia Devore and Richard Lawrence to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Board.
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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 members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibits B through C of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council's approval of said reappointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibits B and C of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the position to which they have been nominated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City ...
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