(A) All sworn, civil service police employees shall reside within the corporate limits of the city or within 30 miles of the center point of LeClaire Road and First Street. For the sake of clarity, the above-described boundaries include areas within the state that are within 30 miles of the corporate limits of the city. The time limits for establishing a qualifying residence set forth under state civil service law shall apply.
(B) All civil service employees, other than those described in division (A) above, shall reside in the state or the State of Illinois.
(C) These residency requirements shall not be construed to be a defense or justification for absenteeism or tardiness.
(Ord. 2023-16, passed 8-21-2023)