Official:Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by amending certain definitions; and amending Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "First Source Jobs Policy," by designating the Economic Opportunity Review Committee to oversee implementation and enforcement of the City's First Source Jobs Policy; requiring a report of executed First Source Jobs Agreements; modifying certain definitions; providing penalties; and providing for certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: February 18, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the City's First Source Jobs Policy to require contractors and businesses receiving city funds to hire Philadelphia residents first.
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