§ 2-269. Disadvantaged, small and women-owned business enterprises.

(a)

Equal opportunity. The county is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action and, in keeping with these principles, hereby establishes goals and procedures by which disadvantaged, small and women-owned business enterprises shall be assured equal access to providing supplies and professional and contractual services required by the county.

(b)

Definition. For purposes of this section, disadvantaged and women business enterprises are defined as a business firm which is at least 51 percent owned by disadvantaged or women group members; or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by disadvantaged or women group members. The disadvantaged or women business enterprise ownership must exercise actual day-to-day management and control of the business. The definition of a small business will depend on the industry, the commodity and the service involved. The county council may determine by resolution, amended periodically, groups that are socially and economically disadvantaged.

(c)

Percentage goal for award of contracts. The county council shall set a goal of ten percent which shall be a percentage of the aggregate of the county's annual contracts and subcontracts for supplies and professional and contractual services, to be awarded to disadvantaged, small and/or women business enterprises. The county council may, from time to time, set and adjust the goals.

(d)

Implementation of policy. The county council may adopt by resolution policies and procedures for implementing the intent of this section.

(Ord. No. 90-20, § 9, 5-17-90)