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 of this Ordinance. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall further carry out and conduct its business in accordance with its adopted rules and regulations incorporated herein by reference and in accordance with this Code of Ordinances. All actions heretofore taken by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in accordance therewith are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects by the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Romeoville. Fire and Police Commissioners shall, from and after May 1, 2024 be entitled to an annual stipend in the amount of $1,000, provided further, however, that the Chair of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall from and after such date receive an annual stipend of $1,800, and the Secretary of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall from and after such date receive an annual stipend of $3,600. Such stipends shall be payable on a quarterly basis, in February, May, August and November of each year, and shall be in lieu of any other form of compensation or expense reimbursement.
SECTION 3: Amendment to Section 35.03 of the Village Code of Ordinances. All those heretofore adopted Village ordinances codified as and for Section 35.03 of the Village Code of Ordinances shall hereby be revised to read as follows:
35.03 The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall designate one of its own members to serve as secretary during the term of such member’s appointment, or until such time as a successor member of the Board shall be appointed by the Board to serve in such capacity.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. That the various provisions of this Ordinance are to be considered severable and if any part or portion of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: CONFLICTS. All prior Ordinances and Resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed only to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.