HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 866 09/25/1962
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE A..mmDDTG CHAPTER 1+ OF THE MUNIO IPAL CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE X
CREATING THE OFFICE OF VILLAGE ENGINEER
WHEREAS, it is deemed to the best interests of the Vil-
lage of Mount Prospect that it have a resident Village Engineer
to handle the growing number of engineering problems confronting
the Village, and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, having
duly considered the recommendations of a Special Citizens Com-
mittee selected for the purpose of suggesting the appointment of
a Village Engineer and proscribing the duties to be performed by
him, find and believe that it 1s to the best interests of the
Village that said recommendations be adopted and instrumented
through the vehicle of an ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County,
Illinois:
Section 1. That the Municipal Code of Mount Prospect is
hereby amended by adding to Chapter 1+ thereof the following:
"ARTICLE X. VILLAGE ENGINEER.
"Section 1+.1001. There is hereby established the ot-
fice of Village Engineer.
"Section ~.l002. APpointment and Removal. The Village
Engineer shall be appointed by the President of the Village with
the advice and consent of the Board ot Trustees tor an indefinite
term of office. He shall be chosen on the oasis of his profesaional
and administrative competence. He shall have a degree in civil
engineering from a recognized college or university, practical ex-
perience in municipal engineering, and be eligible ter a profes-
sional engineering license issued by the State of Illinois. He
may me removed by the President with a concurrence ot a majority
of the Trustees of the Village Board.
"Section 4.1003. Duties. The Village Engineer shall be
responsible for turnishing professional engineering service to
the Village in connection with planning and executing public
works and improvements. He ahall work with engineering consultants
hired from time to time by the Village. He shall otter technical
assistance and advice to the Village Manager and all Department
heads. He will give technical advice to the Village President and
Trustees on matters concerning the development of the Village.
His work shall be performed under the general direction of the
Village Manager."
Section~. That this ordinance ahall be in full torce
and effect from and after its passage and approval, according to
law.
PASSED this 25 day of September, 1962,
APJ:'ROVED this 25 day or SeptOlllber, 19t12.~
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Attest:
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Village Clerk