1978-05-15 - Resolution 1978-17 - Formation of Vernon Area Government Association (VAGA) RESOLUTION #78-17
WHEREAS, there is need and reason for the formation and operation,
as authorized by Illinois Revised Statute, of a voluntary organization to
be known as the Vernon Area Government Association (VAGA) , for the purpose
of meeting together at regular intervals to discuss and study community
challenges of mutual interest and concern, and to develop policy and
action recommendations for possible implementation by member local
governments and;
WHEREAS, we realize that our individual and common destinies rest
with the interdependent actions of the local governments which comprise
our region and;
WHEREAS, this voluntary organization would be a vehicle for closer
cooperation and not a new layer of governments nor a super-government and;
WHEREAS, our goal is to retain and strengthen local rule while combining
our total resources for regional challenges beyond our individual capabilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE'IT RESOLVED, that the Villages of Bannockburn, Buffalo
Grove, Lincolnshire, tong Grove, Mettawa, Riverwoods, and Vernon Hills, Lake
County, Illinois, form and join the Vernon Area GoverLuIent Association as of
the date and approval of this resolution by each of the villages and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the (name of village)does hereby declare to
be a member of the said Vernon Area Government Association and;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this group shall meet quarterly and in
addition, that (nacre of Vil.) may withdraw from the said Association upon
60 days notice by resolution of the governing body.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Village of Euffalp Lake County, Illinois,
rove,
this 15111 day ;May , 78.
ATTEST: / G/, g
illage Clerk ii age Presi.ent
Village of Buffalo Grove
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