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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER III 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 proposed amendments to Chapter III 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 Board of Commissioners consider the proposed amendments to Chapter III to update the Chicago Park District’s Ethics Code. The amendments include necessary updates to ensure that the Code is consistent with state law as well as updates to further strengthen and clarify our ethics requirements. Following the introduction of the proposed amendments at the February 15, 2023 Board Meeting, several additional revisions were made to the proposed amendments, which do not make substantive alterations but rather provide greater clarity to the Code. The proposed amendments are set forth in full in the enclosed Exhibit A.
The Chicago Park District did not receive any public comments in response to the proposed amendments.
The General Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the amendments to Chapter III of the Code as set forth in Exhibit A to the Ordinance.
Upon final approval, the General Counsel shall review, prepare and publish electronic copies of the Code of the Chicago Park District that have been revised by reason of these amendments.