Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-28 by adding new Section 2-28-080 establishing position of City Historian
Chicago's ordinance amends the Municipal Code with Section 2-28-080, allowing the Commissioner to appoint a City Historian. Validated by advanced degrees, publications, and Chicago history expertise, the Historian will guide history preservation, presentation, tourism enhancement, historical items preservation, and historical anniversaries organization. The Historian, uncompensated, is eligible for expense reimbursement.