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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: January 29,2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointments of Amina Hart, Tonya Majersky, Charmaine Peterson, and Alonso Beckford to the African American Heritage Advisory Board.
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.
The nomination brought forth today represents four veteran members;
Amina Hart is a resident of the second ward.
Tonya Majersky is a resident of the fifth ward.
Charmaine Peterson is a resident of the ninth ward.
Alonso Beckford is a resident of the tenth ward.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the appointments of Amina Hart, Tonya Majersky, Charmaine Peterson, and Alonso Beckford to the African American Heritage 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 appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through D of this resolution to the African American Heritage Advisory Board and to the term th...
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