Ordinance O2023-0002554 Stale

Amendment of Municipal Code Title 1 by adding new Chapter 1-26 entitled "Chicago Administrative Procedure Ordinance"

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The City Council of Chicago introduced an ordinance, the Chicago Administrative Procedure Ordinance, to amend the Municipal Code, aiming to establish transparent and accessible rulemaking by City departments. The ordinance, applicable to all rules adopted after January 1, 2024, mandates specific procedures for proposing rules, including public notices, comment periods, and impact assessments. However, public hearings are not required unless mandated by law. Final rules are subject to rejection by Aldermen and become effective after City Council review. Emergency rules can be adopted in urgent situations, and declaratory rulings can be requested. City departments, the Comptroller, Commissioner, and the Commissioner of Human Resources have specific rulemaking and enforcement duties. The ordinance also allows for the adoption of rules for petitions for declaratory rulings and guidance documents.

Alternate identifiers: O2021-1564

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