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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: May 12, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of two new members to the Veterans Advisory Council. The nominations brought forth today are as followed;
Scott Maxson is a ward 6 resident of Aurora. He is a United States Army Veteran as well as being involved with the Operation Support Our Troops America, Inc.
Patricia DeVore is a non-resident of Aurora. She has a strong presence in the Veteran Community as the Auxiliary President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #1944 and President/Founder of the Veterans Smile Program.
DISCUSSION:
In June of 2021, the City Council approved changes to Chapter 2, which included a sunset provision for all board/commission members. The sunset was included to bring the board/commission terms into compliance with the new dates provided in the ordinance, as well as survey members if they wished to continue to serve or step down.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the appointment of new members to the Veterans Advisory Council.
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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 appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A thru B of this resolution to the Veteran's Advisory Council and to the...
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