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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1993-018-O-932-8-93 3-1-93 3-2-93 18-0-93 AN ORDINANCE Amending Sections 5-6-2 and 5-6-3 of the City Code Evanston Housing Commission WHEREAS, on April 2, 1991, citizens of Evanston passed a referendum to reduce the size of the City Council from eighteen to nine members; and WHEREAS, the reduction in the size of the City Council will occur effective upon the election of April, 1993; and WHEREAS, the reduction in the size of the City Council is a fundamental change in the manner in which the City will conduct its business and affairs; and WHEREAS, as a result of the reduction, it is necessary that the functions and purposes of certain city boards and commissions be consolidated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON: SECTION 1: That Section 5-6-2 of the City Code of the City of Evanston is hereby amended to read as follows: 5-6-2: ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD: There is hereby created the Evanston Housing Commission ("Commission"), said Commission to consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. In making such appointments, the Mayor shall consider knowledge and familiarity with local housing needs and problems, the different housing populations in Evanston, practical experience in Evanston and elsewhere in the area of housing, and practical experience in dealing with the sources of assistance for housing -related matters. At least three (3) members of the Commission shall reside in rental units. Members of the Commission shall be residents of the of the City and may serve for not more than two (2) full terms. SECTION 2: That Section 5-6-3 of the City Code of the City of Evanston is hereby amended to read as follows: 5-6-3: ORGANIZATION: The Commission shall select from its membership, a chairman and vice chairman on an annual basis. Such selection shall occur at the first meeting of the calendar year. Persons so selected shall serve for terms of one year and may be re-elected. The Commission shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and keep written minutes. All meetings, minutes and other procedures shall be open to the public as required by the State. The Commission shall meet at the call of the chairman and at such other times as may be provided by its rules. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. No meetings shall be conducted and no actions shall be taken without a quorum present, except as provided in Section 5-6-4. The Commission shall have the right to establish sub- committees and provide for their operation. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. SECTION 3: That Section 5-6-11 of the City Code of the City of Evansotn is hereby deleted. SECTION 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and 7_� C! • effect from and after May 11, 1993. Introduced: ��%�/l a f , 1993- Adopted: 2,2- ATTES City &E rk Appr t�koiporaititn d as to f t 'ounsel , 1993 Approved •=�-�i������ 9 3 7 Mayor 15F'D Ve -Yvl 3 • • C�