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An Ordinance amending Article 2-1 (“Officers and Employees Generally”) of the Oak Park Village Code to provide for an inauguration date for elected officers
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Introduction
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This ordinance amends the Village Code to codify the Village’s longstanding practice of holding an inauguration for newly elected officials during the first regular meeting in May following each election.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Village Board adopt the ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Village Board has traditionally inaugurated newly elected officials at the first regular meeting in May following each election. This ordinance, prepared by the Law Document, documents this longstanding practice.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Village staff recommends the Village Board adopt the ordinance.
Advantages:
• Adopting the ordinance will codify the Village Board’s tradition of inaugurating newly elected officials at the first regular meeting in May following the election.
Disadvantages:
• There is no disadvantage.
Alternatives
The Village Board could decline to adopt the ordinance.
Advantages:
• There is no advantage to the Village Board declining to adopt the ordinance.
Disadvantages:
• The inauguration date will not be set in the Village Code.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Gregory Smith, Village Attorney
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. An Ordinance setting the inauguration date