Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes amendments of Chapter 161 of the Columbus City Code.
These changes are the result of the Citywide Phase II Code Review Project to correct the City Code based on the recommendations from LexisNexis.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend certain sections of Chapter 161 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes amendments of Chapter 161 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; and
WHEREAS, these changes are the result of the Code Review Project to correct the City Code based on the recommendations from LexisNexis; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
The cross reference change from Human Services Department to Human Resources Department.
Section 1. That Chapter 161.01 of the Columbus City Code entitled "Discrimination Prohibited" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment by employers contracting with the city, because of race, sex, religion, color, disability or national origin is prohibited; the aforesaid includes, but is not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-off or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship. (Ord. 1524-71.)
Section 2. That existing section 161.01 of the Columbus City Code is hereby repealed
Section 3. That Section 161.04 of the Columbus City Code be repealed as it is in direct conflict with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.