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AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2 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 grant authority to amend Chapter 2, Section D of the Park District Code.
II. Explanation
Section 7.02 of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/7.02, enables the Board of Commissioners to "establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for government and protection of parks..." Chapter II, Section D of the Park District Code specifically addresses the duties and responsibilities of The Office of Inspector General.
In December 2014, the Personnel Board of the Chicago Park District approved the Employment Plan. The Employment Plan sets forth the District's policies and procedures relative to employment actions.
The Park District is committed to continuing its practices of being an equal opportunity employer, hiring qualified candidates, and the prohibition of unlawful political discrimination with respect to all employment actions. The Employment Plan is intended to create transparent and workable processes and procedures that meet the business needs of the District and comply with legal requirements.
The Employment Plan assigns specified duties and responsibilities to the District's Compliance Monitor, including but not limited to the performance of certain reviews and audits, and adds reporting responsibilities. The Office of Inspector General is acting as Compliance Monitor for the Park District.
The amendments to the Code are necessary so this section sets forth the expanded duties and responsibilities of the Office of Inspector General.
It is therefore recommended that Chapter 2, Section D of the Code be amended. The amendment will become effective upon approval by the Board of Commissioners.
The General Counsel shall prepare and publish copies of the portions of the Code of the Chicago P...
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