It is the legislative finding, policy and purpose of the Metro Government that in order to assure employment opportunities generated directly or indirectly by the Metro Government are equally available to all citizens without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, handicap, sex, or age, it is desirable and beneficial that contractors and vendors shall be approved pursuant to the terms of this subchapter prior to the awarding of any contract, lease or other agreement with the Metro Government that requires an expenditure in excess of $10,000.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 39.10) (Jeff. Ord. 16-1987, adopted and effective 7-28-1987; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 214-2005, approved 12-12-2005)