O-10-05VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -10 -05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DUTIES,
FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE DEERFIELD
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE
AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, this
15th day of March , 2010.
Published in pamphlet form
by authority of the President
and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield, Lake and
Cook Counties, Illinois, this
15th day of March , 2010.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -10 -05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DUTIES,
FUNCTIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE DEERFIELD
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, in the exercise of its
home rule powers, as follows:
SECTION 1: That Section 2 -156 ( "Establishment; Number of Members ") of Article 12
( "Special Purpose Boards and Commissions ") of Chapter 2 ( "Administration ") of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Deerfield is hereby amended to provide that the Deerfield Community
Relations Commission shall consist of nine (9) members.
SECTION 2: That subsection (a)(2) entitled "Community Relations Commission" of
Section 2 -158 ( "Duties and Functions ") of Article 12 ( "Special Purpose Boards and Commissions ")
of Chapter 2 ( "Administration ") of the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(2) Deerfield Community Relations Commission
(A) Establishment and Purpose: A community relations commission is
established to foster and promote understanding, mutual respect,
cooperation, and positive relations in a diverse, inclusive community.
The community relations commission is also to promote increased
participation in all aspects of community life and a sense of shared
community among all residents.
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(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.
(C) Functions and Duties: The community relations 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 resident 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.
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SECTION 3: That this Ordinance, and each of its terms, shall be the effective legislative act
of a home rule municipality without regard to whether such Ordinance should: (a) contain terms
contrary to the provisions of current or subsequent non - preemptive state law; or, (b) legislate in a
manner or regarding a matter not delegated to municipalities by state law. It is the intent of the
corporate authorities of the Village of Deerfield that to the extent that the terms of this Ordinance
should be inconsistent with any non - preemptive state law, this Ordinance shall supersede state law in
that regard within its jurisdiction.
SECTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED this 15th day of March , 2010.
AYES: Benton, Farkas, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
APPROVED this 15th day of March , 2010.
Village Pr sident
ATTEST:
Vill ge Cler