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AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IV OF
THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District:
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the amendments to Chapter IV of the Code of the Chicago Park District.
II. Explanation
Chapter 70 ILCS 1505/7.02, enables the Board of Commissioners to "establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for the government and protection of parks..." Therefore, it is recommended that the following chapters of the Chicago Park District Code be amended to reflect the following additions or modifications of language and/or section:
The Chicago Park District wishes to repeal the existing Chapter IV of the Code and to replace by amendment the proposed Chapter IV of the Code of the Chicago Park District to update the Human Rights Ordinance and to create the Office of Prevention and Accountability to help the Park District meet its commitment to providing an equitable, inclusive, safe, and respectful recreation and work environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, workplace violence, abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults, and retaliation.
The amendments to Chapter IV of the Code of the Chicago Park District were presented to the Board at the January 26, 2022 Board Meeting, after which the Board Secretary initiated a notice period of at least 45-days pursuant to Chapter 1, Section B.2 of the Chicago Park District Code, to provide public notice and to solicit public input regarding the requested amendments. Notice of the proposed amendments was provided in several locations on the Park District's website. In addition, printed copies of the notice and the proposed amendments were posted at all Chicago Park District fieldhouses.
During the notice period, Interim General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escare?o held several outreach events regarding the new Office of Prevention and A...
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