No Trustee of this Village, during the term of office for which
he is elected, may accept or be appointed to or hold any office appointed
by the Mayor, except if such Trustee is granted a leave of absence
from such office. However, such Trustee may serve as a volunteer fireman
and receive compensation for such service. Any appointment in violation
of this section is void. (65 ILCS 5/3.1-15-15) NOTE: One member may
serve on the Library Board, if one exists. (75 ILCS 5/4-1 and 50 ILCS
105/2)
Any officer of the Village may resign from office. If such officer
resigns, he shall continue in office until his successor has been
chosen and has qualified. If there is a failure to appoint a Village
officer, or the person appointed fails to qualify, the person filling
the office shall continue in office until his successor has been chosen
and has qualified. (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50)
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A. A person is not eligible for an elective municipal office unless
that person is a qualified elector of the municipality and has resided
in the municipality at least one year next preceding the election.
B. A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal
office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath
of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness
due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located
in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other
felony.
C. A person is not eligible for the office of trustee unless that person
has resided in the municipality at least one year next preceding the
election or appointment, except as provided in 65 ILCS 5/3.1-25-75(b)
or 65 ILCS 5/5-2-11.
[65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5 and 730 ILCS 5/5-5-5(b)]
The following salaries are hereby established for elected Village
officials:
A. Mayor. The Mayor shall receive $300 per month.
B. Trustees. The Village Trustees shall receive $90 per month.
(65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-5; 5/3.1-50-10; 5/3.1-50-15)