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ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INDEMNIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF VILLAGE ETHICS OFFICER
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WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park is a home rule unit by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village, as a home rule unit, may exercise such powers and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2020, the Board of Trustees and Mayor of the Village of Orland Park adopted An Ordinance Establishing a Code of Ethical Standards of Conduct for the Board of Trustees and All Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Village of Orland Park that is Applicable to Persons in Municipal Service Whether Compensated or Not and Whether Appointed or Hired and to Prescribe Discipline for Violations Thereof; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides for the appointment of an Ethics Officer for a four (4) year term, with the Board of Trustees to determine appropriate compensation, which the Board desires to establish at $150.00 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Ethics Officer will dedicate his or her time, resources, knowledge and efforts while serving the Village of Orland Park for the benefit of the Village of Orland Park, its residents and the public; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Orland Park desire that individuals, acting in the capacity of Ethics Officer continue to dedicate his or her time, resources, knowledge and efforts for the benefit of the Village of Orland Park, its residents and the public; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Orland Park desire to provide the duly appointed Ethics Officer with protection from liability for serving the Village, provided that the person acts within the scope of his or her Village-related duties, to the extent set forth in this Ordinance as well as An Ordinance Establish...
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