Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to:
A. Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this Ordinance or other laws may be taken when necessary to mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or 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 requested 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, fire fighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but State and political subdivision Emergency Operations Plan shall place reliance upon the forces available for performance of functions related to emergency management;
D. Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Village President or designee to proclaim martial law or exercise any other powers vested in him/her under the constitution, statutes, or Codes or Ordinances of this Village, independent of or in conjunction with any provisions of this ESDA Ordinance; limit the Village’s home rule authority; or prohibit any contract or association pursuant to Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution.
(Ord. 5365, 12-17-18)