Ordinance O2023-0002962
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Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-26 entitled "Office of Contracting Equity"
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The City of Chicago's Committee on Contracting Oversight & Equity has passed an ordinance to establish the Office of Contracting Equity. The office will be overseen by an Executive Director, who will ensure compliance with minority-owned and women-owned business programs, administer certification programs, and enforce workforce development incentives. The Executive Director will also have the authority to adopt rules, enter into certification agreements, and oversee the conduct of city officers, employees, and contractors. The office will maintain a directory of certified businesses and will handle complaints confidentially. The ordinance also includes penalties for interference and prohibits political activities for office employees. It mandates work hour percentages for city residents in contracts and imposes penalties for non-compliance. The Municipal Code of Chicago has been updated to include equal employment opportunity regulations, with specific goals for minority and female representation in city-supervised construction projects.
