HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #5501 - appointing an authorized agent for IMRF RESOLUTION NO. 5501
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR IMRF
WHEREAS, Section 7-137 of the Illinois Pension Code requires that participating
municipalities shall appoint an authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
("IMRF") (40 ILCS 5/7-135);
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Canton (the "City") previously appointed the City
Treasurer,Crystal Wilkinson, as the City's Authorized Agent for IMRF, due to the retirement.and
resignation of then-City Clerk,Diana Pavley-Rock;
WHEREAS,the City Council reserved the right to appoint a new Authorized Agent upon
the appointment of an Acting City Clerk;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to again have the City Clerk serve as the City's
Authorized Agent for IMRF;
WHEREAS,the Mayor has appointed Andrea J. Smith-Walters, City Clerk, as the City's
Authorized Agent for IMRF, subject to approval by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves of the Mayor's appointment of Andrea J.
Smith-Walters, City Clerk, as the City's Authorized Agent for IMRF.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of of the City of Canton,Illinois,
the following:
1. The City's Clerk, Andrea J. Smith-Walters, is hereby appointed as Authorized Agent
for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund("IMRF"), effective immediately;
2. The Authorized Agent is hereby authorized to file a petition for the nomination of an
executive trustee of IMRF;
3. The Authorized Agent is hereby authorized to cast the ballot for election of an
executive trustee of the IMRF;
4. The City Council reserves the right to appoint a new Authorized Agent upon the
appointment of by the Mayor;
5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the
City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois.
PASSED THIS 21st day of January, 2025.
AYES:Alderpersons Chamberlin, Grimm,Nelson,Lovell,Hale, Gossett, Ketcham
NAYS:None
ABSENT: Alderperson Lingenfelter
APPROVED THIS 21"day of January, 2025.
Ked McDowell, Mayor
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Andrea J. mith-Walters, City Clerk