The primary and consolidated elections for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Oak Forest shall be conducted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code and Election Code as partisan elections. The results of any primary or consolidated election conducted for the aforesaid offices shall be certified and proclaimed by resolution of the Mayor and City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting (or as otherwise provided by law) following the official canvass and certification of the consolidated election results. Upon passage of the resolution, the current Mayor and City Council shall adjourn their meeting and a new meeting shall be convened at the call of the current Mayor. At the new meeting, the newly elected officials shall take their respective oaths and commence their terms of office.
(Ord. 2024–2-1019O, passed 2-27-2024)