ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. Chapter 2-112 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 2-112-233, as follows:
2-112-233 Health-related agreements authorized under the National and Community Services Trust Act.
The commissioner of health is authorized to negotiate and execute agreements, with appropriate persons or entities, including, but not limited to, the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago, in connection with the implementation of programs authorized under the National and Community Services Trust Act of 1993, codified at 42 USC 12651 et seq. Such agreements shall contain terms and conditions that the commissioner deems to be appropriate. The commissioner is authorized to perform any and all acts, including the expenditure of funds subject to appropriation therefor, as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with the implementation of such agreements, including any renewals thereto, and including provisions providing indemnification. If, pursuant to any such agreement, the department of health will act as a host site for a national service volunteer, such agreement shall be subject to review and approval by the inspector general, or the inspector general's designee, for compliance with the provisions of the City's hiring plan, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 2-56-035, and related policies and procedures.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
June 26, 2013
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Public Health, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to authorize agreements with the Public Health Institute.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,