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What happens when a Board/Council member stops attending meetings or orally resigns?
By Joshua D. Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com There will come a time for every body of local government that leads someone to ask: “What about Bob?” Maybe Bob is an elected alderman or trustee who has not come to a meeting in three months. Maybe he is the elected official who orally announced his resignation at that…
New Rules for Ordinance Violations
New Supreme Court Rules require review and updating of ordinances By Joshua D. Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com On December 7, 2011, new Illinois Supreme Court Rules (“Rules”) governing ordinance violations went into effect. These new Rules address many issues a municipality faces when dealing with ordinance violations. The Rules clarify how a municipality may initiate ordinance prosecutions…
Drafting a Social Networking Policy
Issues for districts considering whether and how to regulate employees’ electronic communications By Joshua D. Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com Social networking platforms and personal technology devices provide unique opportunities to educate and interact in the modern age. Unchecked, the same technology can also lend itself to unprofessional behavior by employees and the publication or exposure of records…
Joshua Herman named Young Lawyer of the Year by ISBA
Miller, Hall & Triggs LLC congratulates Joshua D. Herman on being named the 2011 Young Lawyer of the Year by the ISBA. Selection is based upon the lawyer’s particular achievements in the practice of law, including excellence in advocacy, counseling, or litigation; contributions to the advancement of the Bar of Illinois and the legal profession…