In addition to those duties specified in other sections of this chapter, the Equal Employment Coordinator (hereinafter referred to as "the EEC") shall be, and is, responsible for the following:
(a) Developing, monitoring, implementing, and providing continuing evaluation of the City's MBE Program as expressed in this chapter.
(b) Reporting annually to the Mayor and City Council on the progress of this chapter, and recommending changes as needed. Reporting responsibility will also include compilation and submission of reports required by federal agencies related to the MBE Program as expressed in this chapter (including those records necessary to comply with 49 CFR Section 23.49), and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records demonstrating City efforts and progress with respect to its MBE goals and this chapter.
(c) Reviewing all applications and other information supplied to determine whether individual contractors have been certified or are certifiable as MBE's.
(d) Compiling and maintaining a directory identifying MBE's by name, address and other designations deemed appropriate by the EEC. Each such business enterprise shall be classified in the directory as a MBE. The directory shall be updated at least annually and shall be made available in the office of the EEC for review by bidders and the public.
(e) Assisting in securing management and technical assistance resources for MBE's.
(f) Publicizing business opportunities with the City suitable for MBE participation including, but not limited to, those involving the use of funds provided by HUD, DOT and FAA.
(g) Assisting MBE's in locating resources to aid in bidding on City contracts and subcontracts by planning and/or participating in training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. This assistance shall include pre-bid and pre-construction meetings to explain MBE requirements.
(h) Monitoring the subcontracting practices of City contractors to ensure continued compliance.
(i) Receiving and reviewing rules and regulations issued by the State of Ohio or the Federal Government relevant to contract compliance, and assuring that the City is conforming to those rules and regulations applicable to the City.
(j) Investigating complaints of discrimination against MBE's by the City's contractors.
(Ord. 10710/94. Passed 9-28-94.)