Talk About Power Hungry

Why is it some "Elected Leaders" think The Constitution of The United States is just a piece of paper that has no meaning, or power over them?

I get the "States Rights Argument", but turning OUR States into mini dictatorships, is beyond repulsive. Here's a piece is such legislation that wants nothing more than to suppress Freedom of Speech, Expression, and Assembly for addressing our grievances. Check it out below:



Office of the Chicago City Clerk O2011-9743 Office of the City Clerk City Council Document Tracking Sheet Meeting Date: Sponsor(s): Type: Title: Committee(s) Assignment: 12/14/2011 Emanuel, Rahm (Mayor) Ordinance Amendment of various provisions of Municipal Code for associated authorization regarding the upcoming NATO and G-8 summits Committee on Budget and Government Operations 5v6G^, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF CHICAGO RAHM EMANUEL MAYOR December 14,2011 TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO Ladies and Gentlemen: At the request of the Superintendent of Police, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending various provisions of the Municipal Code and providing associated authorization regarding the upcoming NATO and G-8 summits. Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated. Very truly yours. Mayor ORDINANCE WHEREAS, Both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO") and the Group of Eight ("G8") summits will be held in the Spring of 2012 in the City of Chicago, where the leaders of the world's most influential nations will gather to discuss global issues; and WHEREAS, The first City to host both the NATO and G8 summits at the same time since the 1977 London summits, Chicago will play a significant role on the world stage; and WHEREAS, Hosting the NATO and G8 summits will be a tremendous opportunity for the City of Chicago to showcase the best it can offer to the world, including its beautiful lakefront, world-class airports, spectacular architecture, modern convention and meeting facilities, and broad spectrum of fine hotels and restaurants; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate for the City to prepare, plan and co-ordinate in advance with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other public and private entities to successfully host the NATO and G8 summits in the Spring of 2012; and WHEREAS, The NATO and G8 Summits continue to evolve in terms of size and scope, thereby creating unanticipated or extraordinary support and security needs given the international, national and local agencies involved in preparation for the upcoming summits; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO: SECTION I. Chapter 2-84 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows: 2-84-053 Authority to enter into task force agreements. In addition to any other authority provided in this Code, the superintendent of police shall have the authority to enter into agreements to form law enforcement task forces, agreements to deputize law enforcement personnel, and other cooperative agreements, with the following law enforcement agencies: United States Drug Enforcement Administration; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Illinois Department of State Police; Illinois Attorney General; United States Department of Justice; United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; State's Attorney of Cook County; and other law enforcement agencies determined by the superintendent of police to be necessary for the fulfillment of law enforcement functions. The superintendent is also authorized to enter into agreements with public or private entities concerning placement, installation, maintenance or use of video, audio, telecommunications or other similar equipment. The location of any camera or antenna permanently installed pursuant to any such agreement shall be determined pursuant to joint review and approval with the executive director of emergency management and communications. Agreements entered into pursuant to this section shall be subject to approval by the corporation counsel as to form and legality. Such agreements may contain provisions to indemnify or hold harmless participating agencies and their personnel Page 1 of 3 in connection with the purposes of the task force or other agreement. The agreements may not authorize the deployment of city personnel or use of city equipment unless the city council has duly appropriated funds for such personnel and equipment. The superintendent of police shall notify the chairman of the city council committee on police and fire with respect to multi-jurisdictional agreements entered into in accordance with this section. 2-84-300 Resisting police officer or aiding escape - Penalty. (a) Any person who knowingly shall resist or obstruct the performance by one known to the person to be a peace officer of any authorized act within his official capacity or shall knowingly interfere or prevent a peace officer from discharging his duty as such officer and whoever shall in any manner knowingly assist any person in the custody of any member of the police department to escape or attempt to escape from such custody, shall be fined not less than $25.00 $200.00 nor more than $500.00 $1.000.00. (b) For the purposes of this section "resist" shall mean passive as well as active resistance. SECTION II. Section 10-36-110 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows: 10-36-110 Hours. No person shall be or remain in any public park, playground or bathing beach which is fenced in or provided with gates, between the closing of the gates at night and their reopening on the following day; nor shall any person be or remain in any public park, playground or bathing beach not fenced in or provided with gates between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m 6:00 a.m. on the following day. SECTION III. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Mayor or his designs are authorized to negotiate and execute agreements with public and private entities for goods, work or services regarding planning, security, logistics, and other aspects of hosting the NATO and G8 summits in the city in the Spring of 2012, on such terms and conditions as the Mayor or such designees deem appropriate and which terms may provide for indemnification by the city, and to provide such assurances, execute such other documents and take such other actions, on behalf of the city, as may be necessary or desirable to host these summits. (b) The Mayor or his designees may enter into an agreement to procure goods, work or services as provided in subsection (a) of this SECTION III of this ordinance only after making a determination that (i) there is no existing contract awarded by the city to a vendor that can be used to procure the needed goods, work or services; or (ii) an existing contract awarded by the city to a vendor is not sufficient to procure the needed goods, work or services. Page 2 of 3 (c) For purposes of this SECTION III, (i) the term "designee" means a city employee or city employees designated by the Mayor to negotiate and execute agreements with public or private entities as specified in subsection (a) of this SECTION 111; and (ii) the term "city" means the City of Chicago. (d) No agreement entered into pursuant to this Section 111 may contemplate the provision of goods, work or services beyond July 31, 2012. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and approval. SECTION III of this ordinance shall expire of its own accord, without further action of the City Council on July 31, 2012. Page 3 of 3