G51-89 I Ordinance No. G5I-89
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 ENTITLED POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO PROVIDE FOR PROBATIONARY PERIODS FOR LIEUTENANTS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit within the meaning of the Illinois
Constitution, 1970, and may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to
its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, providing for the appointment and promotion of members of the Police
Department of the City of Elgin is a matter pertaining to its government and affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Chapter 2.52 entitled "Police Department" of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is further amended by amending Section 2.52.175(B) to
read as follows:
"2.52.175 Probationary:periods--New appointees, sergeant and lieutenant
B. Appoinfiees to the position of sergeant and lieutenant shall be
subject to and considered on a twelve (12) month period of probation. Any
such appointee who fails to satisfactorily complete his/her probationary
period shall be returned to his/her prior rank except when such appointee
retires, resigns or is discharged for cause."
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and are hereby repealed.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 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk
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