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Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-177

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EffinghamFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Effingham — Ch. 17 Art. VI Fair Housing § 17-177
(a) Who may call. Commission meetings may be called by the chairman or by any two (2) members, upon forty-eight (48) hours' written notice to any member who was not present when the decision to hold a meeting was made.
(b) Quorum. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members shall be necessary to authorize any official commission action.
(c) Records. The commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, indicating the absence of any member, the vote of each member on each question and any official action taken. These minutes shall be filed with the municipal clerk and shall be a public record.
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Plain English

Section 17-177 of Effingham's Fair Housing ordinance establishes the procedural rules governing how the Fair Housing Commission conducts its meetings. A meeting can be convened by the chairman or any two members, provided that absent members receive at least 48 hours' written notice. Three members must be present to form a quorum, and any official action requires at least three affirmative votes. The commission is also required to maintain minutes that document attendance, individual votes, and official actions, which are filed with the municipal clerk as public records.

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For Property Managers

Under § 17-177, the Fair Housing Commission operates under defined procedural rules that govern how and when it can take official action. Property owners and managers who have matters before the commission should be aware that no binding decision can be made without a quorum of three members and at least three affirmative votes. Understanding these procedural requirements can help operators anticipate the timeline and validity of any commission actions that may affect them.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 17-177 establishes transparency and procedural safeguards for the Effingham Fair Housing Commission, including a public-record requirement for all meeting minutes. Tenants who believe a commission proceeding was conducted improperly — for example, without proper notice or a valid quorum — may review the publicly filed minutes with the municipal clerk to verify compliance. Those with concerns about fair housing matters or commission procedures can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider for general guidance on available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-139
IL Muni § 17-181
IL Muni § 17-186
IL Muni § 17-184

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