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File #: 23-259    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 6/28/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/11/2023 Final action: 7/11/2023
Title: Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE a RESOLUTION Adopting the CIVILITY PLEDGE.
Attachments: 1. Model-Resolution-Adopting-Civility-Pledge (2), 2. Press Release Civility Pledge, 3. Individual Pledge, 4. RES 23-259

ACTION REQUESTED: 

Title

Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE a RESOLUTION Adopting the CIVILITY PLEDGE.

 

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BACKGROUND: 

At the IML spring Board of Directors Meeting, the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors promoted the adoption of a Civility Pledge. A press release announcing the initiative is attached. Staff has drafted a Resolution based on the IML model resolution for your consideration.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

 

NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A

                     

IMPACT IF APPROVED: The City will provide a public articulation of the commitment to civility in its official actions. 

 

IMPACT IF DENIED:   No official action will be taken.

 

ALTERNATIVES:  N/A

 

EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A

 

WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?

 

1. Not applicable.                     

 

WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?

 

1. Not applicable.                     

 

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