G48-89 Ordinance No. G48-89
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 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
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WHEREAS, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the authority of 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 Section 3.08.020 of Chapter 3.08 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the following:
D. Any officer of the police or fire department may, at the joint
request of the officer, department chief and city manager, be placed in a
lower rank.
E. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners may demote to any
lower grade or rank, officers of the police and fire departments, for cause,
in lieu of discharge, and in addition to any suspension that may be imposed;
but only at the request of the city manager and department chief.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance be
and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its-
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 25, 1989
Passed: May 25 , 19 8 9
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 1
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk