Rudd v. Sarallo

PRESIDING JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

This case involves a controversy between the mayor and city council of the City of Oak Brook Terrace in Du Page County. At the time of the trial the plaintiff was the mayor of the city, the defendant Sarallo an alderman, and the defendant Fik, the city clerk.

In 1966 a controversy arose between the mayor and council concerning the appointment of the building commissioner. The mayor’s nominees were not approved by the council and the mayor periodically appointed acting commissioners. From January 1, 1967, until the commencement…