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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 1 AND 2 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park have from
time to time created by ordinance certain commissions, committees and advisory boards in order to provide the President and Board of Trustees with information, advice and technical assistance on certain matters relevant to the health, safety and welfare of the Village; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 1, Subsection 2-1-1 (f) of the Village Code of the Village of Orland Park, “following each election cycle for the Village President, a review of existing advisory Boards and Commissions, and their affiliated not-for-profit entities, if any, shall be conducted by the Village President and Board of Trustees. Such review shall include the duties, responsibilities and by-laws to ensure relevance to current needs and direction for amendments as deemed appropriate” (Village of Orland Park Village Code of Ordinances¸2-1-1 (f)); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such direction, a review of the current boards and commissions, as well as their duties, responsibilities, and bylaws, has been undertaken by the Village President and Board of Trustees, in cooperation and consultation with Village Staff, and have determined that a complete restructuring of the boards, committees and commissions of the Village is warranted and would further their overall mission, utility, and contributions to the Village of Orland Park; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park have determined to eliminate the following Boards and Commissions: the Recreation Advisory Board, the Housing Advisory Committee, the Veterans Commission, and the Technology Commission; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park have conceptually determined to create the following Boards and Commissions:
· Senior Citizen Advisory Board
· Youn...
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