Explanation
This ordinance effectuates the creation of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (“ODI”) to replace the Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office (“EBOCO”) as the City entity responsible for the administration and enforcement of Title 39 and the policies, rules and regulations issued thereunder. As a result of this reorganization, there is a need to consolidate some existing Title 39 provisions and eliminate other provisions that are redundant or obsolete. To that end, this ordinance repeals all the existing twenty-eight chapters in Title 39 and replaces those chapters with seven new chapters that establish the functions and duties of the ODI.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this reorganization and associated Code changes.
Emergency action is requested in order to align this reorganization with the proposed 2017 operating budget.
Title
To create the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and establish its functions and duties; to amend Section 211.03 of the Columbus City Codes; to repeal the existing chapters of Title 39 and replace those chapters through the enactment of new Columbus City Code Chapters 3901(“Definitions”), 3902 (“Organization”), 3903 (“Assistance Activities”), 3904 (“Good Faith Efforts”), 3905 (“Contractor Registration, Certification and Reporting”), 3906 (“Department/Contracting Agency Responsibility”), and 3907 (“Other Provisions”); and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to replace the Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in order to more effectively assist minority and women-owned businesses; and
WHEREAS, in order to do so, it is necessary to repeal and replace Title 39 of Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to amend Section 211.03 of Columbus City Code to effectuate the creation of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operat...
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