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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: March 14, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of David Mertz and Shaun Thomas to the Electrical Commission.
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 two veteran candidates:
David Mertz, if approved, to serve a third term.
Shaun Thomas, if approved, to serve a fifth term.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of David Mertz and Shaun Thomas to the Electrical 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, 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 Electrical Commission and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council's approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the individuals set forth in Exhibit A thru B of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to...
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