Kane Co. kicks off new ethics law review :: T

 

The proposal includes entire new sections such as restrictions against those who are regularly employed by the county from also collecting on a retirement annuity, as well as prohibitions on employment by family members and general rules on serving on boards and commissions.

The proposal combines the county's current ethics ordinance with language from similar documents from the state of Illinois; DuPage, Kendall and Cook counties; the Kane County Forest Preserve District; and various municipalities.

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Back door offered to balance Belvidere budget

Brereton wants to amend the city’s municipal code to make a common practice of moving all utility tax money directly into the city’s general fund.

Revenue from the utility tax generally is reserved for road and infrastructure projects. Last week, the council failed to get the required supermajority needed to use the tax to balance the budget. A vote on an ordinance requires a simple majority for passage.

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