1968-02-12 - Resolution 1968-03 - Endorsing the State Constitution Convention }
RESOLUTION #R-68-3
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1968, the electors of the
State of Illinois will vote on a proposition for the calling of
a State Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, the calling of such convention will enable
the people of the State of Illinois to adopt a modern and ef-
fective constitution to replace the Constitution of 1870 which
is in many respects archaic and incapable of meeting the modern
demands imposed upon the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of 1870 is particularly
defective in that it fails to provide for municipal home rule
and the guaranteeing of adequate powers to municipalities to
carry out their responsibilities under the present day condi-
tions; and
WHEREAS, the calling of a constitutional convention
and the adoption of a new constitution containing adequate and
sufficient home rule powers for Illinois municipalities is
absolutely necessary for the maintenance of effective local
self-government throughout the State of Illinois and the guar-
anteeing of the preservation of local government as a viable and
responsible method of local participation in the political
process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
SECTION ONE: That the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Buffalo Grove do hereby endorse the call for a
State Constitutional Convention to be presented to the electors of
the State of Illinois on November 5, 1968. The President and Board
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of Trustees further urge that all candidates for delegate and all ����`
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persons urging the adoption of said proposition be committed to the
adoption of a strong home rule provision guaranteeing adequate
powers for effective local government to cities and villages.
SECTION TWO: That the President of the Village of Buffalo
Grove be and is hereby authorized by this Board to take all
necessary steps to urge upon all persons involved in said con-
stitutional convention the adoption of a strong home rule provision
for municipalities.
SECTION THREE: That all citizens of the Village of
Buffalo Grove be urged to support the calling of said con-
stitutional convention and particularly the adoption of a strong
home rule for municipalities. article in any constitution to be
adopted.
SECTION FOUR: That immediately upon its passage and
approval, certified copies of this resolution be transmitted to
the Governor of the State of Illinois, the President of the
County Board of Cook County, the representatives of this dis-
trict in the General Assembly, the Illinois Municipal League,
and the Northwest Municipal Conference.
SECTION FIVE: This resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1
PASSED & APPROVED this 12th day of February, 1968.
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Village Clerk