G16-87 Ordinance No. G 16-87
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit within the meaning of the 1970
Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaiing to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is a
matter pertaining to the government and affairs of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Section 3.08.010 of Chapter 3.08 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"3.08.010 Established.
There shall be a board of fire and police commissioners which shall
consist of five members whose terms shall be for three years. Such
members shall be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the city
council. Of the five members of the board, one shall be a member of the
employee class, one from the employing class, one shall be a representative
citizen not identified with either the employee or employing groups, not
less than one shall be a female and not less than one shall be a member of a
racial minority as that term is used by the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission. In case of any conflict with any provision of the Board of Fire
and Police Commissioners Act (III. Rev. Stat., 1985, Ch. 24, Par. 10-1-2.1
et seq.), the provisions of this ordinance shall control."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: April 8, 1987
Passed: April 8, 1987
Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 1
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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