S-785 - 09/27/1994 - PERSONNEL RULES & REGS - Ordinances ORDINANCE 94-BD-BOT-S-785
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN MANAGEMENT POLICIES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Oak Brook (the "Village Board" ) desires to state and affirm certain policies
in order to provide appropriate direction for the proper management of the
affairs of the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as
follows:
Section 1: That it shall be the policy of the Village of Oak Brook to
make use of modern management techniques for the purpose of maintaining and
improving efficient and cost effective delivery of Village services. This
policy shall be evidenced by, but not limited to, the use of financial
planning, budgeting and financial control techniques; management by
objectives; participatory decision-making; appropriate use of automation and
telecommunication technology; and application of other technological and
managerial advances from time to time, as available.
Section 2: That the Village Board is the sole policy maker for the +
Village. The Village Board affirms that the Village Manager shall be
responsible for the administration of all Village operations. Operational
management of Village departments shall be carried out by professionals in
their respective fields, selected pursuant to appropriate procedures and in
accordance with the Oak Brook Code, working under the supervision of the
Village Manager.
Section 3: That the Village Board recognizes the valuable contributions
of citizens in their fields of expertise, and that it shall continue to be the
policy of the Village Board to utilize that expertise in appropriate
instances, both individually and through citizen advisory committees, as a
resource for information upon which to make policy decisions.
Section 4: That the Village Board will continue to function without
standing committees and will use a committee-of-the-whole system for the
transaction of the Board' s business. In order to facilitate this system the
Village President may designate Village Trustees as liaisons to various
Village departments or subject areas for the purpose of facilitating the flow
of appropriate business to and through the Board. Liaison Trustees shall have
no responsibility or authority regarding operations or supervision within the
areas assigned. Liaison assignments may be changed or eliminated by the
Village President at any time.
Ordinance 94-BD-BOT-S-785
Establishing Certain
Management Policies
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Section 5: That formal communication between employees and elected
officials will continue to be maintained through the office of the Village
Manager. This policy does not apply to informal and informational
communication between employees and elected officials, or to communication
related to the trustee liaison system provided for in Section 4 hereof. It
shall be the responsibility of both elected officials and employees to ensure
that the Village Manager is kept advised of such informal communication.
Section 6: That all ordinances or resolutions or parts of ordinances
and resolutions in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after passage and approval pursuant to law.
PASSED THIS 27th day of September, 1994.
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Calzaretta, Kenny, McInerney, Payovich and Shumate
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
APPROVED THIS 27th day of September, 1994.
Vi lage President
ATTEST:
Villa e Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Village Attorney
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