Nothing in this article shall be construed to:
(A) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except those actions otherwise authorized by this article or other laws may be taken when necessary to mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health and safety;
(B) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment of public affairs; but any communications facility or organization (including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services and newspapers) may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with a disaster;
(C) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local and inter-jurisdictional emergency operation plans shall place reliance upon forces available for performance of functions related to emergency management; or
(D) Limit, modify or abridge the authority of the Mayor and the Village Board to exercise any other powers vested in them under the constitution, statutes or common law of the state, independent of or in conjunction with any provisions of this article or prohibit any contract or association pursuant to Art. VII, § 10, of the Illinois Constitution.
(Ord. 2008-11-64, passed 11-17-2008)