Submitted By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving the Work Plan of the Village of Oak Park’s Citizen Involvement Commission for 2024
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Overview
Overview
Each year, the Village Board reviews and approves a work plan for boards and commissions. The commissions recommend to the Village Board a proposed work plan based on the Village Code. Some work plans also contain a budget request. The Village Board can also revise a commission’s work plan mid-year if it would like a commission to review an unexpected project or issue.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
This is an annual agenda item for which commissions create a work plan in accordance with Village Code and submit a draft for review by the Village Board. A memo from the Village Attorney summarizing the history of each commission and the Village code is attached to this agenda item. This work plan strictly concerns the Citizen Involvement Commission.
Each commission created a red-line version of changes proposed from the prior year. Some commissions have minor or no changes. A summary of major changes from last year, if applicable, is also attached.
After the Village Board reviews and approves the work plans, they will be posted on the Village website and used to establish monthly commission meeting agendas.
Fiscal Impact
Historically, the Village sets aside funding for all commissions in an account in the Village Manager’s budget. Each commission’s work plan template has a place for the request of funds. The staff liaison to each commission is responsible for managing the purchases and contracts related to a commission work plan item following the same purchasing protocols as other Village expenses.
For FY2024, the CIC requests $2,500 for volunteer recruitment to enhance current efforts and expand outreach to diverse segments of the population, ensuring candidates are informed about the commission and new opportunities.
The CIC requests $5,000 for volunteer recognition, intended for marketing a volunteer appreciation event designed as a mix-and-mingle social gathering. The elevated budget accounts for rising food and labor expenses, along with the inclusion of a thank you gift for attendees.
liaison to each commission is responsible for managing the purchases and contracts related to a commission work plan item following the same purchasing protocols as other Village expenses.
DEI Impact
See individual ordinances for the commission and its work plan.
Alternatives
The Village Board could delay action and see more information.
Previous Board Action
2024 work plans for other commissions were approved by the Village Board on February 20, 2024. Work plans for 2023 were approved in March 2023.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The commission works on its proposed work plan during its regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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