Council adopts ordinance setting compensation for elected officials effective May 3, 2027

The city council adopted an ordinance on second reading that sets compensation for elected city officials effective May 3, 2027. The city attorney said the city has authority under the Illinois Municipal Code to fix compensation and that such changes must take effect at least 180 days before the commencement of the new terms.

City Attorney: "The city of Mcome has the authority under the Illinois municipal code to fix the compensation of elected officials and that must be done at least 180 days before the commencement of the terms." The ordinance (read into the record by the city attorney) specifies the effective date for offices beginning May 3, 2027; terms for other offices beginning in 2029 remain governed by Ordinance No. 22-51.

A motion to adopt the ordinance was made, seconded and adopted by roll call. The council recorded the motion as carried; the ordinance will govern compensation for the mayor, clerk, treasurer and affected aldermanic seats beginning in May 2027.