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The Newton Illinois City council met in closed session to discuss "Purchase of real estate" on 8/15/17,
9/5/17 and 9/19/17.
Mayor Bolander signed a contract to purchase 506 S Van Buren on 8/30/17.
9/5/17 and 9/19/17.
Mayor Bolander signed a contract to purchase 506 S Van Buren on 8/30/17.
65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-40) (from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-40-40)
Sec. 3.1-40-40. Vote required. The passage of all ordinances for whatever purpose, and of any
resolution or motion (i) to create any liability against a city or (ii) for the expenditure or appropriation of
its money shall require the concurrence of a majority of all members then holding office on the city
council
Sec. 3.1-40-40. Vote required. The passage of all ordinances for whatever purpose, and of any
resolution or motion (i) to create any liability against a city or (ii) for the expenditure or appropriation of
its money shall require the concurrence of a majority of all members then holding office on the city
council
Before a public body takes a vote on an issue at a meeting, what must it do?
Any vote, or final action, must be preceded by a public recital of the nature of the matter
being considered and any other information that will inform the public of the business
being conducted