1992-0342/17/92
ORDINANCE NO. 92-34
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.58
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, a blue ribbon committee has evaluated the various
issues related to residents with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village to be
made aware of and understand the needs, concerns and legislation
affecting its citizens with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, continuous effort is needed to insure that services
for the disabled and their utilization meet the needs of the
residents of Buffalo Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOS ,AND � COUNT-2ES;,-
ILLINOIS:
Section 1.
There is added to the Municipal Code of the
Village of Buffalo Grove, Chapter 2.58 which is to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.58
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Sections:
2.58.010 -- Creation
2.58.020 -- Purpose
2.58- 030 -- Membership
2.58.040 -- Duties
2.58.050 -- Additional Regulations and Recordkeeping
2.58.060 -- Meetings, Quorum, Voting
2.58.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Commission for Residents with
Disabilities. Said Commission is an advisory body to the
Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
2.58.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the Commission for Residents with Dis-
abilities shall be to assess the needs and concerns of
citizens with disabilities and to cooperate with the Village
government and all other governmental agencies in the promo-
tion of the cause of persons with disabilities.
2.58.030 Membership.
The Commission for Residents with Disabilities shall
consist of nine (9) members, residents of the Village,
appointed by the Village President by and with the approval
of the Board of Trustees. Preference shall be given to
persons with disabilities, that is, persons who have a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one
or more major life activities, and family members, care
providers, or educational /rehabilitational professionals
involved with such individuals. The Village President shall
designate one of the members as chairman. Appointments
shall be for one, two or three year terms to run from May
1st to the appropriate April 30th (excepting initial ap-
pointments). Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms
only. All members shall serve without compensation.
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2.58.040 Duties.
The Commission for Residents with Disabilities shall
perform and exercise the following duties:
A. Make recommendations to the Corporate Authorities
with respect to adoption and amendment of ordi-
nances relating to persons with disabilities.
B. Investigate the needs and areas of concerns of
residents with disabilities which may include
medical care, housing, transportation, recreation,
support groups, local government, employment,
education, respite services, physical accessibili-
ty and all other related areas of planning.
C. Analyze and /or review complaints of Village resi-
dents with disabilities on a timely basis.
D. Consult and cooperate with all agencies of the
Village, other municipalities, and federal, state
and local agencies on matters of concern to resi-
dents with disabilities, when deemed appropriate.
E. Promulgate and effect a program of publicity and
public education relating to residents with dis-
abilities.
F. Assist in providing information concerning re-
source services available to residents with dis-
abilities.
G. Conduct public hearings, carry on research, or
otherwise obtain such factual data, and issue such
reports and recommendations to the Corporate Au-
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thorities and to the public as in the judgment of
the Commission will effectuate the goals and pur-
pose of the Commission.
H. Develop programs of benefit to persons with dis-
abilities and exercise such other functions as may
be delegated by the Corporate Authorities.
2.58.050 Additional Regulations and Recordkeeping.
The Commission may adopt procedural rules as it deems
necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The
Commission shall keep written records of its proceedings.
2.58.060 Meetings, Quorum, Voting.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings not less
than once a month at a date and time to be determined by the
Commission. Special meetings may be called,.bgthe Chairman
of the Commission for Residents with Disabilities or a
quorum of the Commission. A majority of the members of the
Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Chairman shall
vote with other members of the Commission.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal. Reid. Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: I - Kahn
PASSED:
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Vil' ge Clerk
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. X�7 Zy
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
F BUFFALO GROVE
THIS DAY OF , 19
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties, Illinois,
this z day of 19.
Village Clerk
By L
Deputy Village Clerk
2/17/92
ORDINANCE NO. 92-34
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.58
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, a blue ribbon committee has evaluated the various
issues related to residents with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village to be
made aware of and understand the needs, concerns and legislation
affecting its citizens with disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, continuous effort is needed to insure that services
for the disabled and their utilization meet the needs of the
residents of Buffalo Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, CO .O.K.,.AND: <.LAKE:-.COUNTIES.,.
ILLINOIS:
Section 1.
There is added to the Municipal Code of the
Village of Buffalo Grove, Chapter 2.58 which is to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 2.58
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Sections:
2.58.010 -- Creation
2.58.020 Purpose
2.58- 030 -- Membership
2.58.040 -- Duties
2 .58.050 -- Additional Regulations and Recordkeeping
2.58.060 -- Meetings, Quorum, Voting
2.58.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Commission for Residents with
Disabilities. Said Commission is an advisory body to the
Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
2.58.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the Commission for Residents with Dis-
abilities shall be to assess the needs and concerns of
citizens with disabilities and to cooperate with the Village
government and all other governmental agencies in the promo-
tion of the cause of persons with disabilities.
2.58.030 Membership.
The Commission for Residents with Disabilities shall
consist of nine (9) members, residents of the Village,
appointed by the Village President by and with the approval
of the Board of Trustees. Preference shall be given to
persons with disabilities, that is, persons who have a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one
or more major life activities, and family members, care
providers, or educational /rehabilitational professionals
involved with such individuals. The Village President shall
designate one of the members as chairman. Appointments
shall be for one, two or three year terms to run from May
1st to the appropriate April 30th (excepting initial ap-
pointments). Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms
only. All members shall serve without compensation.
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2.58.040 Duties.
The Commission for Residents with Disabilities shall
perform and exercise the following duties:
A. Make recommendations to the Corporate Authorities
with respect to adoption and amendment of ordi-
nances relating to persons with disabilities.
B. Investigate the needs and areas of concerns of
residents with disabilities which may include
medical care, housing, transportation, recreation,
support groups, local government, employment,
education, respite services, physical accessibili-
ty and all other related areas of planning.
C. Analyze and /or review complaints of Village resi-
dents with disabilities on a timely basis.
D. Consult and cooperate with all agencies of the
Village, other municipalities, and federal, state
and local agencies on matters of concern to resi-
dents with disabilities, when deemed appropriate.
E. Promulgate and effect a program of publicity and
public education relating to- residents with dis-
abilities.
F. Assist in providing information concerning re-
source services available to residents with dis-
abilities.
G. Conduct public hearings, carry on research, or
otherwise obtain such factual data, and issue such
reports and recommendations to the Corporate Au-
-3-
thorities and to the public as in the judgment of
the Commission will effectuate the goals and pur-
pose of the Commission.
H. Develop programs of benefit to persons with dis-
abilities and exercise such other functions as may
be delegated by the Corporate Authorities.
2.58.050 Additional Regulations and Recordkeeping.
The Commission may adopt procedural rules as it deems
necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The
Commission shall keep written records of its proceedings.
2.58.060 Meetings, Quorum, Voting.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings not less
than once a month at a date and time to be determined by the
Commission. Special meetings may be called__by_ the Chairman
of the Commission for Residents with Disabilities or a ,
quorum of the Commission. A majority of the members of the
Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Chairman shall
vote with other members of the Commission.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
AYES: 5 - Mar;enthal Reid Rubin Braiman Hendricks
NAYES : 0 - Non
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
PASSED:
APPROVED
ATTEST:
i ►t� �
Vilzl ge Clerk
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