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A Resolution to Approve the Community Relations Commission Work Plan for 2025
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Introduction
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This is an annual agenda item in which the Village Board approves work plans for each citizen commission outlining their authorized work for the upcoming year. Each commission submits a draft work plan with recommended projects that are in line with the enabling ordinance for that commission or the Village Board can assign specific projects. Citizen commissions are created to be an advisory body to the Village Board.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board approved all other commission work plans for 2025 on February 18, 2025 and March 18, 2025.
Background
Each year, the Village Board reviews and approves a work plan for each citizen commission. The commission creates a draft work plan for Village Board review based on the commission's enabling ordinance. Some work plans also contain a budget request. The Village Board can modify a commission's work plan mid-year if the Village Board would like a citizen commission to review an unexpected project or issue.
Following an intentional review process, the Village Board of Trustees adopted revisions to the Community Relations Commission's enabling ordinance on June 10, 2025. The proposed 2025 work plan aligns with the amended and approved ordinance.
Timing Considerations
Historically, the commission work plans are approved in the 1st quarter of the year, so the commissions can begin any new work assigned with adequate time to complete in 2025.
Budget Impact
The total budget request for the Community Relations Commission is $10,500. For Fiscal Year 2025 the $20,000 for citizen commissions is budgeted in Account No. 1001.41020.101.530662.
Staffing Impact
Each commission has a staff liaison to ensure meetings are conducted within the Open Meetings Act, the policies contained in the Chairperson's Manual, and within the direction of t...
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