City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to political affiliation, disability, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex, gender (including gender status), age, ancestry, disability, handicap, marital status, status as a qualified disabled veteran, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under Federal, State, or local laws.

Disability Accommodations

Assistance shall be provided to applicants with disabilities who may require personal assistance to participate in the selection process. Such assistance shall include, but not be limited to, providing readers for the vision impaired and written materials for the hearing impaired. In determining whether an applicant or employee with a disability shall be accommodated, the following shall apply:

  1. The applicant or employee must make a documented request for reasonable accommodation.
  2. The department manager or supervisor, if applicable, shall consult with the disabled individual regarding an appropriate accommodation.
  3. If the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship, the accommodation shall be implemented.

The following factors shall be considered when assessing the reasonableness of the possible accommodations:

  1. How well it accommodates the needs of the individual with a disability.
  2. How reliable it is.
  3. Whether it can be made available in a timely manner.
  4. Whether it imposes an undue hardship defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense.

The City Administrator shall make the final decision as to whether the accommodation is reasonable and does not present an undue hardship.

After the pre-employment procedures have been completed for a full-time employee, the City Administrator or Board of Police and Fire Commission shall advise the City Council of the candidate selected for the position. Any pre-conditions for employment or exceptions to requirements, shall be documented and placed in the employee's file.

 

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