G84-88 Ordinance No. G84-88
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
(Appeals of Suspensions)
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
pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, review of suspension of five (5) days or less by the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners is a matter pertaining to the government and affairs of the City of
Elgin.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Chapter 3.08 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, is
hereby amended by adding the following:
"3.08.040 Suspension of five days or less - Appeals.
el"k The Chief of the Fire or Police Department shall have the right to
suspend any officer under his command for a period of not to exceed five
(5) days, providing no charges on the same offense have been filed and are
pending before the Board, and he shall notify the Board in writing within 24
hours of the time and of such suspension. Any policeman or fireman so
suspended may appeal to the Board for a review of the suspension within 24
hours after written notice of such suspension by filing notice of such appeal
in writing with the Secretary of the Board of Fire and Police Commis-
sioners. A hearing shall be had upon such appeal, and due notice given to
the Chief of the Department who suspended such officer and to the officer
so suspended in the same manner as if charges were originally filed before
the Board."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall control over any conflicting statute or ordi-
nance.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: November 30, 1988
Passed: November 30 , 1988
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk