Orland Park, IL – The Village of Orland Park has approved a first-of-its-kind Vendor/Village Official Business Relationship Disclosure Ordinance, setting a new bar for local ethics laws across Illinois.
According to the Village’s October 6 Board meeting summary, the ordinance requires both vendors and officials to disclose any business relationships involving compensation exceeding $7,500 annually. Vendors must also report any prior relationships with officials over the past ten years that met the same threshold.
The move aims to close long-standing gaps in disclosure procedures and ensure every relationship involving the Village is documented and accessible to the public. Officials must now file disclosures for any vendor-related business ties within the past decade—or any expected in the next twelve months—where compensation exceeds the stated limit. The policy’s goal, according to Village leaders, is to prevent conflicts of interest and strengthen community trust.
“This ordinance reaffirms our commitment to openness and accountability,” Dodge said. “We’re ensuring every disclosure is properly verified and part of the public record.” The ordinance took effect immediately and applies to all elected officials and senior Village staff, reinforcing Orland Park’s position as a leader in municipal ethics reform.
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