R-979 - 05/22/2007 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 2007- BOT -PL -R -979
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE TEMPORARY POST
OF SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT FOR THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have determined that it is appropriate to create
the temporary position of Special Advisor to the Village President; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the Village President, the Special Advisor will perform projects in
order to promote the orderly transition between administrations; and
WHEREAS, the Village President has determined that Patricia Horne has the necessary skills
and abilities to perform the duties of Special Advisor to the Village President; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees concurs in the Village President's appointment of Patricia
Horne as the Special Advisor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DUPAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS
Section 1: The foregoing preambles are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set
forth herein
Section 2- There is hereby created the temporary position of Special Advisor to the Village
President, which shall report directly to the Village President and who shall have the following duties:
a Assist with the transition of the Village President to his elected office by advising the
Village President on matters related to the administration and enforcement of policies,
directives, law, and ordinances to be considered by the Board of Trustees,
b Advise the Village President regarding municipal government organization, management
and make recommendations to the Village President;
c Assist the Acting Village Manager with special projects as assigned by the Village
President and /or Board of Trustees including investigating citizen concerns and
developing proposed public relations materials to effectively communicate with the
community and other agencies and organizations relative to said projects;
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d. Assist with representing the interests of the Village in meetings with local, county, and
state agencies,
e Prepare or revise informational and educational materials concerning Village policies,
programs, and services when so requested by the Village President.
Section 3: The term of appointment shall be for a period of 60 days which shall be
retroactive to May 10, 2007 The Special Advisor shall be compensated at the rate of $275 00 per
calendar day served and shall be reimbursed for expenses reasonably related to her duties such as travel
and meals in accordance with Village policy. Such compensation shall be paid on a contractual
employment basis and shall not include health care, pension, or other benefits afforded to full or part time
employees of the Village of Oak Brook
Section 4 Patricia Horne shall be reimbursed for all legal fees incurred by her in connection
with a case entitled Village of Oak Brook v. Patricia Horne, Case No., 07 CH 1991 in the amount not to
exceed $ 4,000 00.
Section 5- If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this resolution shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not effect any of the other provisions of this resolution.
conflict
Section 6- All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
Section 7: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
APPROVED this 22nd day of May, 2007
ioXn,A Craig
ge President
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PASSED THIS 22ND Day of May, 2007.
Ayes Trustees Carson, Kennedy Manofsk ,, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin
Nays.
None
Absent. None
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