O-21-12VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2021- 0-21-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-156 AND 2-158 OF "THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS, 1975," AS AMENDED,
REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF
THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a home rule unit of local government pursuant
to the provisions of Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a Community Relations Commission ("CRC'), which is
charged with, among other things, fostering and promoting understanding, mutual respect,
cooperation, and positive relations within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the composition and duties of the CRC are set forth in Article 12 of
Chapter 2 of "The Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, 1975," as amended
("[pillage Code'); and
WHEREAS, the Village Board desires to amend Article 12 of Chapter 2 of the Village
Code to include revisions to the descriptions of CRC's purpose and duties, as recommended
by the CRC, and to clarify the number of members that serve on the CRC; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best
interests of the Village and its residents to amend the Village Code pursuant to this
Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and
made a part of, this Ordinance as findings of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: NUMBER OF MEMBERS. Pursuant to the Village's home rule
authority, Section 2-156, titled "Establishment; Number of Members"," of Article 12, titled
"Special Purpose Boards and Commissions," of Chapter 2, titled "Administration," of the
Village Code is hereby amended as follows:
"See. 2-156. Establishment; Number Of Members:
There are hereby established the following special purpose boards and
commissions within the Village:
Community Relations Commission — -79 members
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SECTION THREE: DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS. Pursuant to the Village's home
rule authority, Section 2-158, titled "Duties and Functions," of Article 12, titled "Special
Purpose Boards and Commissions," of Chapter 2, titled "Administration," of the Village Code
is hereby amended as follows:
"Sec. 2-158. Duties And Functions:
(a) The special purpose boards and commissions shall have the duties and
functions set forth below:
(2) Community Relations Commission:
(A) Establishment And Purpose: A Community Relations
Commission is established to foster and promote
understanding, engagement, mutual respect,
cooperation, and positive interactions for all individuals
in the Village. relationsin a d elus -
eem unity.
(B) Membership And Terms Of Appointment:
The Community Relations Commission shall
consist of members broadly representative from
the community at large. The Community
Relations Commission shall consist of nine (9)
voting members appointed pursuant to section 2-
157 of this article and additional ex officio
members as the commission deems necessary.
2. Government service interns appointed pursuant
to the Deerfield Government Service Internship
Program shall also serve as ex officio members of
the commission during the second year of their
internship service commencing in June following
completion of their sophomore year (or later) of
high school, or the equivalent. Government
service interns shall be residents of the Village,
must be in good academic standing at all times
during their internship, and are expected to serve
a two (2) year internship during their sophomore
and junior years.
(C) Functions And Duties: The Community Relations
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Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the
President and Board of Trustees. The Community
Relations Commission shall have the following functions
and duties:
1. Study and recommend means of developing better
relationships among all residents in a diverse and
inclusive community of Deerfield.
2. Encourage residents to be "service oriented" in the
opportunities to assist one another in the
community and the neighborhood.
3. Promote and support initiatives with Federal,
State and local governmental agencies,
commissions, businesses, schools, civic and
religious organizations, neighborhood and
community events aimed at increasing goodwill
and civil engagement among the residents and the
global community at large.
4. Recognize and approve honors or awards for
persons, firms, or entities that serve or advance
understanding, mutual respect, cooperation and
positive relations between and among residents of
Deerfield.
(D) Meetings: The commission may meet as necessary, but
shall meet at least once during each fiscal year.
(E) Staff Liaison: The Village Manager shall designate a staff
member who shall attend commission meetings and
hearings, prepare minutes thereof, and assist the
commission in the performance of its functions and
duties.
SECTION FOUR: PUBLICATION. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish
this Ordinance in pamphlet form pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Illinois.
SECTION FIVE: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will be in full force and
effect after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
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AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED= April 5, 2021
APPROVED: April 6, 2021
ORDINANCE NO. 0-21-12
Harriet Rosentlial, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kent S. St et, Village Cle k
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