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Board approves removing consecutive term limits for Offender Residence Board
Summary
Trustees voted to amend the municipal code to remove consecutive-term limits for the Offender Residence Board so it aligns with other village boards; staff said the board is difficult to staff and the attorney confirmed the village may remove the restriction.
The board approved an ordinance amendment (listed in the meeting materials as ordinance 26-0-3/26-0-4) removing consecutive-term limits for the Offender Residence Board so its rules align with other boards and commissions.
Village staff explained the board rarely meets and the village has had difficulty recruiting candidates for that assignment; the attorney advised that removing the consecutive-term restriction is permissible. In public comment, Michael O'Connell urged caution and said term limits reduce the risk of corruption and nepotism. Trustees discussed efforts to advertise appointments more broadly and the desire to encourage turnover and fresh perspectives on advisory bodies.
