Betts v. Village of Calumet Park

This is an action for declaratory judgment to determine the powers vested in the board of trustees in municipalities operating under the village form of government with respect to the appointment of officers and organization of committees. The complaint filed in the superior court of Cook County sought a declaration that certain village officers were properly appointed by the - board and that other officers purportedly appointed by the village president improperly held office. The trial court entered judgment on the pleadings, decreeing that the appointments of the village board were valid,…