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Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to provide for the preparation and filing of an annual report by the Finance Director that analyzes the extent of workforce diversity on projects and contracts requiring Economic Opportunity Plans and identifies appropriate workforce diversity goals for future projects and contracts, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS.
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ยง 17-1608. Annual Disparity Assessment of Workforce Diversity.
(1) For purposes of this Section, workforce diversity means a workforce that includes African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women and disabled persons ("Diverse Workforce").
(2) Beginning June 30, 2016, and at least thirty (30) days before the start of each fiscal year, the Finance Director shall file with the Mayor, a written report that includes:
(a) An up-to-date analysis of workforce diversity in Covered Projects and Contracts ("Annual Disparity Assessment of Workforce Diversity"). The Annual Disparity Assessment of Workforce Diversity shall be performed by the Office of the Director of Finance itself, or by contract.
(b) Workforce diversity goals for the upcoming fiscal year. In devising such goals, the Finance Director shall consider:
(i) the present availability of a Diverse Workforce;
(ii) the participation of a Diverse Workforce on past Covered Projects and Contracts;
(iii) a forecast of Covered Projects and Contracts for the next fiscal year; and
(iv) the latest Annual Disparity Assessment of Workforce Diversity.
(3) In conducting the Assessment, the Finance Director shall separately consider the number of hours worked on Covered Projects and Contra...
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