Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 to modify powers and duties of Office of Inspector General with regard to issuance and defense against subpoenas
On February 19, 2025, Chicago's Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight amended the Municipal Code, impacting the Office of Inspector General's powers. The ordinance, affecting sections 2-56-020, 2-56-050, and 2-56-090, expands the Inspector General's authority to issue and defend subpoenas, retain counsel, and conduct investigations. It emphasizes the right to counsel, the duty of city entities to cooperate, the inclusion of a cooperation statement in every city contract, and supersedes privilege claims. The ordinance takes effect 10 days after passage.