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Who is eligible to be a Member of the Citizens' Council of La Grange?
Any resident of the Village of La Grange, Illinois, who has lived in La Grange at least one year and is registered to vote is eligible to be a Council member. To become a member, there must be an open Council position in your voting district. The Council's By-Laws restrict number of members per election district to eight residents. La Grange residents, who are registered voters, are invited to join the Citizens' Council and take part in a nonpartisan slating process that emphasizes a candidate's qualifications and commitment to good government. To join the Council, please complete the online membership application and join us at one of our next meetings.
Auxiliary Membership?
The Council invites La Grange business owners, students and other residents who cannot commit to monthly meetings to join the Council by becoming an Auxiliary Member. This is a non-voting membership which includes a discounted rate at $15.00 and free for students with student identification. It is a great opportunity to join our community in a unique way, by listening and sharing in the conversation about topics of interest to our village.
What is the Council?
The Council is just that -- a council of citizens for citizens. It is not a caucus or a political party. The Council strives to encourage and sustain the best possible government for all La Grange citizens. It does this through a membership that consists of representatives from each of 11 voting districts within La Grange.
What are the duties of a Council Member?
Members commit to a four-year term, attend monthly meetings September though May and assist in the process to recommend candidates for the Village Board of Trustees, Library Board of Trustees and Park District Board of Commissioners. Members are also encouraged to attend meetings of the La Grange Village Board, the Library Board and the Park District Board.
How do I join?
Complete a simple application online or see link to download the application below and bring it with you to the next meeting. For more membership information, please contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com.
Annual dues are $30 per member. Members can pay dues electronically thru our Dues online payments page.
| Online Membership Application
| Download Membership Application
Any resident of the Village of La Grange, Illinois, who has lived in La Grange at least one year and is registered to vote is eligible to be a Council member. To become a member, there must be an open Council position in your voting district. The Council's By-Laws restrict number of members per election district to eight residents. La Grange residents, who are registered voters, are invited to join the Citizens' Council and take part in a nonpartisan slating process that emphasizes a candidate's qualifications and commitment to good government. To join the Council, please complete the online membership application and join us at one of our next meetings.
Auxiliary Membership?
The Council invites La Grange business owners, students and other residents who cannot commit to monthly meetings to join the Council by becoming an Auxiliary Member. This is a non-voting membership which includes a discounted rate at $15.00 and free for students with student identification. It is a great opportunity to join our community in a unique way, by listening and sharing in the conversation about topics of interest to our village.
What is the Council?
The Council is just that -- a council of citizens for citizens. It is not a caucus or a political party. The Council strives to encourage and sustain the best possible government for all La Grange citizens. It does this through a membership that consists of representatives from each of 11 voting districts within La Grange.
What are the duties of a Council Member?
Members commit to a four-year term, attend monthly meetings September though May and assist in the process to recommend candidates for the Village Board of Trustees, Library Board of Trustees and Park District Board of Commissioners. Members are also encouraged to attend meetings of the La Grange Village Board, the Library Board and the Park District Board.
How do I join?
Complete a simple application online or see link to download the application below and bring it with you to the next meeting. For more membership information, please contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com.
Annual dues are $30 per member. Members can pay dues electronically thru our Dues online payments page.
| Online Membership Application
| Download Membership Application