125.01 Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion established.
125.02 Appointment of the Director.
125.03 Appointment of Deputy Director.
125.04 Periodic review and reporting requirements.
CROSS REFERENCES
City's power to establish and abolish offices and fix compensation of all employees-see CHTR. § 8(q)
Oath of officers and employees-see CHTR. § 64
Establishment of Department- see CHTR. § 101
Division of Purchases and Supplies- see CHTR. § 131
Abuse of political influence-see CHTR. § 179
Financial management and procedure-see ADM. Title 9
All business licenses to be under control of Department of Finance-see BUS. REG. 701.02
Duties of Commissioner of Taxation-see TAX. 1905.09
Bond-see P.R. & M.E. Ch. 2145
(a) The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion shall be appointed by the Mayor in the manner provided by the Charter and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(b) The Director shall execute the duties imposed by ordinance of Council and such further duties as may be prescribed by the Mayor. The Director shall be responsible for the City's Affirmative Action program, contract compliance activities, and shall oversee all programs and policies promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
(c) Any reference to the City of Toledo's Office of Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance or Office of Diversity and Inclusion shall be deemed to mean the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including references in the Toledo Municipal Code, Administrative Policies, rules and regulations.
(Ord. 282-22. Passed 7-19-22.)
A Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion may be appointed by the Mayor in the manner provided by the Charter and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Deputy Director shall serve as the Acting Director in the absence or unavailability of the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Deputy Director shall report to the Director and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Director or the Mayor.
(Ord. 282-22. Passed 7-19-22.)
The Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director shall be responsible for the compilation, review and analysis of the following reports related to administration of the MBE, WBE and SBE programs under Chapter 188 of this Code:
(a) Quarterly utilization reports based upon city contract awards, contract payments, and vendor registration data to include an analysis of contracts by industry, dollar amounts and race, national origin and gender and small business participation;
(b) Annual reports to city council and the mayor summarizing the progress made toward inclusion of certified businesses; recommendations for future action; and such other information as is requested to include a summary of contracts and subcontracts placed with MBEs/WBEs and SBEs, broken down by race, gender, national origin and industry category, dollar volume and percentage of total contract expenditures for the same time period;
(c) Annual review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and provisions under Chapter 188 this Code, as well as the need for modification of such program. To accomplish this evaluation, the Director may, in addition to the above stated reports, provide for studies and surveys as needed;
(d) Subject to necessary Council appropriation and authorization, no later than August 1, 2027 and every five years thereafter, the Director shall prepare a request for proposals for completion of an update of the disparity study. The complete Study shall be presented to the mayor and council along with any recommendation for changes to programs and practices for the MBE/WBE and SBE programs and related Toledo Municipal Code provisions and/or ordinances.
(Ord. 238-23. Passed 5-30-23.)