Legislation Details

File #: ORD26-2080    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 8/12/2026 In control: Village Board
On agenda: 8/19/2026 Final action: 8/19/2026
Title: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 (Creating the Young Leaders Advisory Council)
Sponsors: Rich Vogel
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 (Creating the Young Leaders Advisory Council)
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WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Romeoville have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to create an advisory council to be known as the Young Leaders Advisory Council to provide youth perspectives on programs and services, civic engagement and community partnerships within the Village.


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 CHAPTYER 35-CREATION OF NEW CHAPTER 35.220 ET. SEQ. All heretofore adopted Village Ordinances codified at Chapter 35 of the Village Code are hereby amended by the addition of the following text, to be codified as and for a new Chapter 35.220 et. seq.:
35.220 Establishment; Purpose. There is hereby created and established a Council, to be known as the Young Leaders Advisory Council "Council"), consisting of up to seven (7) residents of the Village to be appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board of Trustees. Due consideration in the making of such appointments shall be given to providing broad community representation on the Council. The purpose of the Council shall be to serve as an advisory body generating ideas, suggestions and recommendations and to otherwise provide youth perspectives on programs and services, civic engagement and community partnerships within the Village, and to provide feedback on matters affecting Village youth. The Council shall from time to time forward its findings and input to the Village Manager for consideration.
35.221 Membership; Terms. The Council shall consist of seven (7) members who are residents of the Village of Romeoville, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village ...

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