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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the Village Code of Ordinances-Boards And Commissions-Board Of Police And Fire Commissioners
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WHEREAS, a periodic review of the ordinances of the Village of Romeoville has indicated that certain revisions to the composition of and service upon appointed boards and commissions may facilitate the efficient operation of such boards and commissions for their intended purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville is a home rule municipality under the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village to enact the amendments to Chapter 35 of the Village Code of Ordinances as more fully hereinafter set forth and in the exercise of the Village's home rule authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Amendment to Section 35.01 of the Village Code of Ordinances. All those heretofore adopted Village ordinances codified as and for Section 35.01 of the Village Code of Ordinances shall hereby be revised to read as follows:
35.01 Pursuant to Article 10, Division 2.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-1 et. seq., there has heretofore been established a Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth therein, which Board shall continue to exist and carry out such duties and responsibilities in accordance with said Article 10, Division 2.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, provided, however, that the membership of the Board shall consist of five (5) commissioners, all of whom shall serve a term of three (3) years from their appointment and qualification. Nothing herein shall be construed to in any way affect the term or office of any Commissioner holding office as of the date of the adoption...
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