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File #: RES 21-150    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 7/6/2021 Final action: 7/6/2021
Title: A Resolution Approving and Adopting an Amendment to Section IV ("Compensation") of the Village of Oak Park Personnel Manual to add Juneteenth as an Employee Holiday
Attachments: 1. Resolution - Juneteenth Holiday, 2. Section IV Compensation

Submitted By                     

Kira Tchang, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director

 

Reviewed By

AMZ

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

A Resolution Approving and Adopting an Amendment to Section IV (“Compensation”) of the Village of Oak Park Personnel Manual to add Juneteenth as an Employee Holiday

 

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Overview

Overview

House Bill 3922 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on June 16, 2021 which recognizes June 19th or “Juneteenth” as National Freedom Day in Illinois. The new law takes effect January 1, 2022.

 

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Recommendation

Recommendation

Approve the Resolution

 

Fiscal Impact

N/A

 

Background

House Bill 3922 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on June 16, 2021 and President Biden also signed Senate Bill S 475 designating Juneteenth Independence Day as a federal holiday. Section IV (“Compensation”) of the Personnel Manual includes designated holidays observed by the Village of Oak Park.

 

Alternatives

The State of Illinois has designated Juneteenth a paid holiday only when July 19th falls on a weekday.

 

Previous Board Action

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Citizen Advisory Commission Action

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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

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