Arlington Heights § Section 1.701 Administration & Government Section Adoption of Act This section adopts by reference specific provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, prohibiting village officers and employees from soliciting, accepting, offering, or making prohibited gifts and participating in prohibited political activities. It aligns penalties for violations with those specified in the state act. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.702 Administration & Government Section Existing Ethics Provisions This section clarifies that it does not invalidate existing village ordinances or policies on officer and employee conduct. However, if existing regulations are less restrictive than this section, this section's provisions will take precedence. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.703 Administration & Government Section Future Amendments to the Act This section automatically incorporates future amendments to the State Officials And Employees Ethics Act into the municipal ordinance by reference, unless the amendment is optional for municipalities. In the case of optional amendments, formal action by the village board is required for incorporation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.704 Administration & Government Section Future Declaration of Unconstitutionality of the Act This section automatically repeals itself in part or in whole if the Illinois Supreme Court finds the referenced Act unconstitutional. If the entire Act is deemed unconstitutional, this section is repealed entirely. If only part of the Act is unconstitutional, then the corresponding part of this section is repealed while the remainder continues in effect. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 1 Civil Service Commission; Generally This section establishes the Aurora Civil Service Commission, detailing its composition of five members appointed by the mayor with council consent for three-year terms. It outlines appointment restrictions based on political party affiliation, salary determination, oath requirements, and grounds for removal by the mayor with reporting to the council. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 2 Same; Meetings, Rules And General Powers This section outlines the meeting procedures, rule-making authority, and general powers of the Aurora Civil Service Commission, including quorum requirements and the commission's oversight of the classified civil service system. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 3 Chief Examiner Generally This section outlines the duties of the Chief Examiner, who is employed by the civil service commission. Their responsibilities include managing examinations, eligibility lists, certifications for appointments and removals, record-keeping, rule dissemination, and reporting on civil service activities. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 4 Establishment Of Classified Civil Service; Exemptions This section establishes a classified civil service for the city of Aurora, outlining which positions are included and which are exempt. It specifies that appointments to classified positions must adhere to established rules and ordinances. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 5 Examinations Required This section mandates that all applicants for classified civil service positions in Aurora are subject to a public, competitive examination. Exceptions are made for positions outlined in other sections, labor agreements, or as otherwise specified in civil service rules. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 6 Safety Personnel Qualifications This section outlines the minimum qualifications for becoming a police officer in Aurora, covering age, citizenship, health, education, background, driver's license, and pension fund participation. It also begins to list qualifications for firefighters. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 7 Character Of Examinations This section outlines the requirements for civil service examinations in Aurora, mandating that they be practical, test relevant skills and qualifications (including physical and manual), and exclude questions on political or religious beliefs. It also requires the Civil Service Commission to establish passing grades for written exams before they are administered. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 8 Notice Of Examinations This section outlines the requirements for providing notice of civil service examinations in Aurora. It mandates publication in a daily newspaper, posting on the city's website, and physical posting in the civil service commission's office for two weeks prior to the examination. A non-refundable $20 application fee is also required. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 9 Registers Of Eligibles Generally This section outlines the creation and maintenance of registers of eligible candidates for city positions. It specifies the duration these registers are valid and allows for extensions under certain conditions. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 10 Registers Of Eligibles For Police And Fire Departments This section outlines the creation and maintenance of registers of eligibles for the Aurora Police and Fire Departments. It specifies the duration for which these registers are valid and details a preference for appointing community service officers and police cadets to police officer positions. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 11 Promotions This section outlines the process for promotions within Aurora's classified civil service. It mandates promotions based on merit, seniority, and competitive examinations, prioritizing filling vacancies through advancement. It also details a process for individuals passed over for promotion to be reconsidered if they pass subsequent exams. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 12 Original And Temporary Appointments This section outlines the process for filling vacant positions within the classified and exempt service in Aurora. It details procedures for job bidding, notification of the civil service commission, and the certification of eligible candidates for appointment. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 13 Removals And Suspensions; Generally This section outlines the procedures and protections for removing, discharging, or suspending classified civil service employees in Aurora. It mandates that such actions must be for cause, with written charges, and provide an opportunity for the employee to be heard, with investigations conducted by the civil service commission or its appointees. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 14 Same; Exception This section exempts civil service employees covered by a labor agreement effective after January 1, 1987, from Section 13.5-13, directing them to use their labor agreement's grievance procedure for removals, discharges, or suspensions. Agreements prior to that date remain in effect until their termination. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 15 Preference Points This ordinance section outlines a preference point system for original appointments to the Aurora civil service. It grants points for military service, educational attainment for police applicants, paramedic certification for firefighter applicants, city residency, and participation in the Fire Department Explorer program. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 16 Bribery, Etc. This section prohibits individuals seeking employment or promotion, and city employees, from offering or paying money, services, or anything of value in connection with civil service tests, appointments, or promotions. It aims to prevent bribery and undue influence in the civil service system. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 13.5- Administration & Government Section 17 Appointment Of Fully Qualified Police Officers Without Examination This section allows the Chief of Police in Aurora to hire fully-qualified police officers without examination when a need arises. It defines 'fully-qualified officer' and specifies that hires must comply with collective bargaining agreements and other pre-hire conditions determined by the Human Resources Department. View in Aurora’s full code →
Bannockburn § 67.18 Administration & Government Section Administrative procedures to determine eligibility under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act This section outlines the administrative procedures for determining eligibility for health insurance continuation under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA). It specifies that benefits are consistent with PSEBA, require existing Village health insurance coverage, and are limited to paying the premium for the lowest-cost basic health insurance plan. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bartlett § 1.21.1 Administration & Government Section Purpose This section establishes a fair and efficient process for determining eligibility for benefits under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA). It ensures that all benefits provided to applicants are in accordance with PSEBA. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 1.21.2 Administration & Government Section Administrative Composition This section outlines the administrative composition for determining eligibility for Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) benefits. It appoints the Human Resources Director as the PSEBA Claims Administrator responsible for claims processing and hearing arrangements, and authorizes the Village Administrator to appoint a Hearing Officer to conduct hearings and make eligibility determinations. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 1.21.3 Administration & Government Section Procedure This section outlines the application procedure for Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) benefits in Bartlett. It details the required application form, the information applicants must provide, and supporting documents necessary for processing claims. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 13.3F-1 Administration & Government Section Infrastructure Maintenance Fee This section imposes a one percent (1.0%) infrastructure maintenance fee on telecommunications retailers based on gross charges for services within the village. This fee is intended to be the sole compensation for the use of public rights of way by these retailers. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 13.3F-2 Administration & Government Section Collection, Enforcement, And Administration Of Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fees This section outlines the process for telecommunications retailers to collect and remit infrastructure maintenance fees to the village. It specifies when fees are due, allows retailers a small percentage for administrative costs, and establishes the fee as a debt owed to the village. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 13.3F-3 Administration & Government Section Waiver And Fee Implementation This section outlines a waiver of fees owed by telecommunications retailers to the village, contingent on the village imposing a telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fee. The waiver is effective only while the infrastructure fee is lawfully imposed and collected. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 13.3F-4 Administration & Government Section Fees And Compensation For Nonretailer Telecommunications Providers This section outlines the application and review fees for nonretailer telecommunications providers seeking a license in Bartlett. It establishes a tiered fee structure based on a flat amount or a percentage of estimated facility costs, and also mandates reimbursement for all municipal engineering and attorney fees incurred during the review process. View in Bartlett’s full code →