§ 20.42.030. Powers and duties of the Director.

The Director shall have the power and duty to:

A.

Prepare and require that City contract awarding authorities use Contract specifications pertaining to:

1.

Equal opportunity and non-discrimination;

2.

Affirmative efforts to assure equality of employment and contracting opportunity, that may include, but are not limited to, employment goals for women and minorities and goals for subcontracting to Women and Minority Businesses. Any goals established under this chapter shall be reasonably achievable, however, no utilization requirements shall be a condition of contracting, except as may be allowed by RCW 49.60.400; and

3.

Requiring non-discrimination by the Contractor in the provision of goods and services;

B.

Prepare and require that City Contract awarding authorities utilize particular Contract specifications requiring affirmative efforts to assure equality of contracting opportunity as required by RCW 35.22.650;

C.

Advise Contract awarding authorities as to, and take action with regard to, the compliance records of prospective contractors; and report findings regarding discriminatory practices to appropriate authorities as established by pertinent ordinances, state or federal laws, or regulations affecting prospective contracts;

D.

Provide information and technical assistance to Women and Minority Businesses to increase their capacity to effectively compete for the award of government contracts and subcontracts;

E.

Assist City and community agencies to increase employment of women and minorities and increase Women and Minority Business participation on City Contracts;

F.

Develop educational and outreach programs and otherwise assist Women and Minority Businesses to compete effectively for City Contracts;

G.

Request and review relevant records, information, and documents maintained by Contract awarding authorities, Contract administering authorities, Contractors and subcontractors for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this section;

H.

Enter into cooperative agreements with other public agencies to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

I.

Adopt rules and procedures in accordance with the Administrative Code of The City of Seattle (SMC Chapter 3.02) not inconsistent with this Chapter, including establishing practices and procedures that may be required for implementing 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart D2; and

J.

Perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance or which are necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. 121717 § 1, 2005.)