(A) It shall be the duty of the commissioners to advise the board of trustees on issues regarding the Lindenhurst Veterans' Memorial. The final decision on all veterans' memorial issues rests with the village board.
(B) The veterans' memorial commission shall have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
(1) Serve in a citizens' advisory capacity to the village president and board of trustees.
(2) Serve as a liaison to the village residents and receive their input regarding issues involving the veterans' memorial.
(3) The veterans' memorial commission shall be responsible for planning and implementing Memorial Day and Veterans Day activities and public education programs to honor our country's servicemen and servicewomen and any other ceremonial activities deemed appropriate by the village president and board of trustees.
(4) Develop and deliver to the village board an annual plan no later than March 1 of each year outlining fundraising recommendations for the memorial. The village board would own direction and implementation of any aspects of the plan. The plan should include ideas to encourage citizens, organizations and companies to purchase pavers and plaques and to donate funds for the maintenance of the Lindenhurst Veterans' Memorial. The commission shall participate in activities associated with the implementation of the plan.
(C) The commission shall hold meetings and establish rules as are necessary to carry out their duties and responsibilities.
(Ord. 06-3-1535, passed 3-13-2006; Am. Ord. 09-1-1752, passed 1-26-2009)