A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Niermann as Assistant Corporation Counsel III.

cover TO: The Honorable Members of the City Council FROM: Mayor John Laesch DATE: August 29, 2025 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: I, John Laesch, Mayor, pursuant to Section 2-44 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, do hereby appoint the following named individual to the position enumerated below and respectfully request the approval of the City Council thereon. Name: Michele Niermann Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel III Department: Law Start Date: On or about October 6, 2025 or as determined by the Human Resources Department Respectfully submitted, John Laesch Mayor Date: August 29, 2025 CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS RESOLUTION NO. _________ DATE OF PASSAGE ________________ title A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Niermann as Assistant Corporation Counsel III. bodydy WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the officers and the heads and assistant heads of the departments and divisions of the City; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of Michele Niermann as Assistant Corporation Counsel III and has requested the City Council's approval of said appointment; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Michele Niermann possesses the necessary technical training or knowledge for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III and otherwise qualifies for appointment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as that the appointment of Michele Niermann as Assistant Corporation Counsel III shall be and hereby is approved; and further BE IT RESOLVED, that said appointment shall become effective upon the effective date of this Resolution.