Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 3/7/2011- 1:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Article Attachments Three Section 1-2-36 relating to duties of the Administrator of Augusta, Georgia; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. 2. An Ordinance to present proposal to amend the Augusta, Georgia Attachments Charter and Laws of Local Application, Section 1-40 relating to Equal Opportunity; to separate the function of Equal Employment Opportunity from Minority and Small Business Opportunities; to provide policies and guidelines; to create a Local Small Business Advisory Board; to repeal all Charter, Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Charter, Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. 3. An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Georgia Code, Article One, Chapter Attachments Ten, relating to the procurement of goods and services and the Local Small Business Opportunities Program so as to provide updates and to establish policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the procurement process and the Local Small Business Opportunities Program; to repeal all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. 4. Discuss immediate hiring freeze on all non-essential employee positions Attachments with commission approval being required for the employment of essential personnel. (Referred from March 1 Commission meeting) www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 3/7/2011 1:00 PM An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Article Three Section 1-2-36 relating to Duties of the Administrator of Augusta, Georgia; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith Department: Human Resources Caption: An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Article Three Section 1-2-36 relating to duties of the Administrator of Augusta, Georgia; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Background: On March 1, 2011, the Augusta Georgia Commission approved revisions to the Augusta, Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual. Analysis: The revisions to the Augusta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual alter some of the duties of the Administrator. The duties of the Administrator are included in Augusta, GA. Code § 1-2-36. Attached is a proposed amendment to this section of the Code to make the duties of the Administrator consistent with the Augusta, Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual. Financial Impact: None. Alternatives: Decline to amend the Code at this time. Recommendation: Approve amendment. Funds are Available in the Following N/A. Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 7 ORDINANCE NO. ___________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE TITLE ONE ARTICLE THREE SECTION 1-2-36 RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA; TO REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, On March 1, 2011, the Augusta Georgia Commission approved revisions to the Augusta, Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual; and WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to update and amend the Code as related to the duties of the Administrator to be consistent with the revisions to the Augusta, Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual; THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION, ordains as follows: SECTION 1. AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 1-2-36 as set forth in the Augusta, Ga. Code, re-adopted July 10, 2007, is hereby amended by striking this section in its entirety as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto and inserting in lieu thereof new Code Section 1-2-36, restated as set forth in “Exhibit B” hereto. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in accordance with applicable laws. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted this _____ day of , 2011. ___________________________ David S. Copenhaver As its Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal: Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 7 CERTIFICATION The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on_________________, 2011 and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s). ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Published in the Augusta Chronicle. Date: ______________________ First Reading ______________________ Second Reading ______________________ Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 Exhibit A Sec. 1-2-36. Duties. The Administrator for Augusta-Richmond County shall be the administrative officer of Augusta-Richmond County and head of the administrative branch of Augusta-Richmond County government. The Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor and Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of Augusta- Richmond County, and his duties shall be as follow: (a) To recommend for appointment or removal all Augusta-Richmond County department heads, subject to the approval of the Commission, with the exception of the Augusta-Richmond County attorney, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Opportunity Officer, and the internal auditor, all of whom shall be appointed and discharged directly by the Commission; (b) Subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission, where applicable, the Administrator for Augusta-Richmond County shall be the appointed authority for all other Augusta-Richmond County employees whose appointment is now or hereinafter vested in the Commission, and shall have the right to employ and discharge the same; (c) To execute all lawful orders, directions, instructions, and all ordinances, resolutions and regulations adopted by the Commission consistent with this Code and entered upon the minutes of the Commission; in the execution of these matters, the Administrator shall keep the Mayor fully informed and shall coordinate with the Mayor to ensure that all laws, ordinances, and resolutions of Augusta-Richmond County are faithfully executed; (d) To have supervision over all departments or divisions of Augusta-Richmond County now or hereinafter subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission; (e) To attend all meetings of the Commission, with the right to take part in the discussion; (f) To prepare and to recommend salary scales for all employees; (g) To prescribe the duties and supervise the work of Augusta-Richmond County employees; Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 (h) To require reports from heads of departments, and other employees trusted with administrative duties or exercising discretion: (i) To prepare and submit to the Mayor and Commission a proposed annual budget; when the budget has been prepared and adopted as provided by law by the Commission, it shall be the duty of the Administrator for Augusta- Richmond County to execute the budget; no department or office of Augusta-Richmond County government shall exceed the budget without the approval of the Commission; (j) To keep the Mayor and Commission fully advised on the financial conditions and future needs of Augusta-Richmond County and shall make such recommendations on Augusta-Richmond County affairs as the Administrator deems necessary for the effective operation of Augusta- Richmond County; (k) To act as liaison between the Mayor and/or Commission and all Augusta- Richmond County department heads or employees of Augusta-Richmond County; (l) To confer with and assist all other elected or appointed officials of Richmond County, and all departments, such as Augusta-Richmond County health department, the Augusta-Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services, whose missions are not under the direct control and supervision of the Commission, but who are dependent upon the appropriations of the Commission for their continued operation; (m) To submit to the Mayor and Commission at the end of each fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of Augusta- Richmond County for the preceding year; (n) To see that all legislation, programs, regulations or plans promulgated and required by the state or federal government are duly carried out and complied with in accordance with such legislation, programs, regulations or plans; (o) To perform such other duties as may be required for him by the Mayor and Commission. Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 Exhibit B Sec. 1-2-36. Duties of Administrator. The Administrator for Augusta, Georgia shall be the administrative officer of Augusta, Georgia and head of the administrative branch of Augusta, Georgia government. The Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor and Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of Augusta, Georgia, and his duties shall be as follow: (a) To have the exclusive right to recommend for appointment or removal all Augusta, Georgia department heads, subject to the approval of the Commission, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall be appointed and discharged directly by the Mayor and Commission; (b) Subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission, where applicable, the Administrator for Augusta, Georgia shall be the appointed authority for all other Augusta, Georgia employees whose appointment is now or hereinafter vested in the Commission, and shall have the right to employ and discharge the same; (c) To execute all lawful orders, directions, instructions, and all ordinances, resolutions and regulations adopted by the Commission consistent with this Code and entered upon the minutes of the Commission; in the execution of these matters, the Administrator shall keep the Mayor fully informed and shall coordinate with the Mayor to ensure that all laws, ordinances, and resolutions of Augusta, Georgia are faithfully executed; (d) To have supervision over all departments or divisions of Augusta, Georgia now or hereinafter subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 7 (e) To attend all meetings of the Commission, with the right to take part in the discussion; (f) To prepare and to recommend salary scales for all employees; (g) To prescribe the duties and supervise the work of Augusta, Georgia employees, with the exception of the Augusta, Georgia Law Department, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (h) To require reports from heads of departments, and other employees trusted with administrative duties or exercising discretion, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (i) To prepare and submit to the Mayor and Commission a proposed annual budget; when the budget has been prepared and adopted as provided by law by the Commission, it shall be the duty of the Administrator for Augusta, Georgia to execute the budget; no department or office of Augusta, Georgia government shall exceed the budget without the approval of the Commission; (j) To keep the Mayor and Commission fully advised on the financial conditions and future needs of Augusta, Georgia and shall make such recommendations on Augusta, Georgia affairs as the Administrator deems necessary for the effective operation of Augusta, Georgia; (k) To act as liaison between the Mayor and/or Commission and all Augusta, Georgia department heads or employees of Augusta, Georgia, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (l) To confer with and assist all other elected or appointed officials of Richmond County, and all departments, such as Augusta-Richmond County health department, the Augusta-Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services, whose missions are not under the direct control and Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 supervision of the Commission, but who are dependent upon the appropriations of the Commission for their continued operation; (m) To submit to the Mayor and Commission at the end of each fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of Augusta, Georgia for the preceding year; (n) To see that all legislation, programs, regulations or plans promulgated and required by the state or federal government are duly carried out and complied with in accordance with such legislation, programs, regulations or plans; (o) To approve all position classifications, reclassifications, reorganizations, and pay adjustments up to fifteen (15%) percent of base pay; and (p) To perform such other duties as may be required for him by the Mayor and Commission. Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit B Sec. 1-2-36. Duties of Administrator. The Administrator for Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia shall be the administrative officer of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia and head of the administrative branch of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia government. The Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor and Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, and his duties shall be as follow: (a) To have the exclusive right to recommend for appointment or removal all Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County department heads, subject to the approval of the Commission, with the exception of the Augusta,-Richmond County attorney General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity OfficerDirector, and the internal auditorDisadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall be appointed and discharged directly by the Mayor and Commission; (b) Subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission, where applicable, the Administrator for Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County shall be the appointed authority for all other Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County employees whose appointment is now or hereinafter vested in the Commission, and shall have the right to employ and discharge the same; (c) To execute all lawful orders, directions, instructions, and all ordinances, resolutions and regulations adopted by the Commission consistent with this Code and entered upon the minutes of the Commission; in the execution of these matters, the Administrator shall keep the Mayor fully informed and shall coordinate with the Mayor to ensure that all laws, ordinances, and resolutions of Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County are faithfully executed; (d) To have supervision over all departments or divisions of Augusta, Georgia- Richmond County now or hereinafter subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (e) To attend all meetings of the Commission, with the right to take part in the discussion; Formatted: Right Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 3 (f) To prepare and to recommend salary scales for all employees; (g) To prescribe the duties and supervise the work of Augusta, Georgia- Richmond County employees, with the exception of the Augusta, Georgia Law Department, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (h) To require reports from heads of departments, and other employees trusted with administrative duties or exercising discretion, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission; (i) To prepare and submit to the Mayor and Commission a proposed annual budget; when the budget has been prepared and adopted as provided by law by the Commission, it shall be the duty of the Administrator for Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County to execute the budget; no department or office of Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County government shall exceed the budget without the approval of the Commission; (j) To keep the Mayor and Commission fully advised on the financial conditions and future needs of Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County and shall make such recommendations on Augusta, Georgia -Richmond County affairs as the Administrator deems necessary for the effective operation of Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County; (k) To act as liaison between the Mayor and/or Commission and all Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County department heads or employees of Augusta, Georgia, with the exception of the General Counsel, the Clerk of Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison, all of whom shall report directly to the Mayor and Commission-Richmond County; (l) To confer with and assist all other elected or appointed officials of Richmond County, and all departments, such as Augusta-Richmond County health department, the Augusta-Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services, whose missions are not under the direct control and supervision of the Commission, but who are dependent upon the appropriations of the Commission for their continued operation; Formatted: Right Version 3-2-11  Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 3 (m) To submit to the Mayor and Commission at the end of each fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County for the preceding year; (n) To see that all legislation, programs, regulations or plans promulgated and required by the state or federal government are duly carried out and complied with in accordance with such legislation, programs, regulations or plans; (o) To approve all position classifications, reclassifications, reorganizations, and pay adjustments up to fifteen (15%) percent of base pay; and (p) To perform such other duties as may be required for him by the Mayor and Commission. Formatted: Right Version 3-2-11  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 3/7/2011 1:00 PM An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Georgia Charter and Laws of Local Application, Section 1-40 relating to Equal Opportunity; to separate the function of Equal Employment Opportunity from Minority and Small Business Opportunities Department: Equal Employment Opportunity and Local Small Business Caption: An Ordinance to present proposal to amend the Augusta, Georgia Charter and Laws of Local Application, Section 1-40 relating to Equal Opportunity; to separate the function of Equal Employment Opportunity from Minority and Small Business Opportunities; to provide policies and guidelines; to create a Local Small Business Advisory Board; to repeal all Charter, Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Charter, Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Background: Augusta, Georgia does not operate a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for Augusta funded projects, as a Federal Court has entered an Order enjoining the Race-Based portion of Augusta’s DBE Program. However, for various projects utilizing the expenditure of State or Federal funds, Augusta enforces DBE requirements and/or DBE goals set by the Federal and/or State Agencies in accordance with State and Federal laws, including 49 CFR Part 26. This proposal is to improve the language of the Charter with respect to federal law and the 2007 enjoinment order as well as separate the equal employment opportunity function. This proposal is to have the DBE Program for federally funded projects and the Local Small Business (LSB) Program operated by a DBE Liaison, who shall report to the Mayor and Commission. Analysis: Section 1-40 of the Augusta, GA. Charter provides that “the Commission shall employ a person to serve as equal employment opportunity director and as director of minority and small business opportunities.” (emphasis added). The services and role of equal employment opportunity are distinctly different from the services and roles of the DBE Program for federal funded projects and the LSB Program. Separating these roles will improve operational efficiency in these areas. Financial Impact: N/A. Alternatives: 1. Move the LSB Program under an Office of Economic Development and Contract Compliance. 2. Move the LSB Program under the Procurement Office. 3. Decline to separate these functions at this time and create a new job title (and job description) for a Director of Equal Employment (who Cover will Memo be responsible for equal employment officer duties, operating the DBE Program for federally funded projects as well as operating the LSB Program). Any conflicting job titles currently existing would need to be  eliminated as a reduction in force. Recommendation: Approve. Funds are Available in the Following N/A. Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo  Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 7 ORDINANCE NO. ___________ AN ORDINANCE TO PRESENT PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CHARTER AND LAWS OF LOCAL APPLICATION, SECTION 1-40 RELATING TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; TO SEPARATE THE FUNCTION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FROM MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES; TO PROVIDE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES; TO CREATE A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD; TO REPEAL ALL CHARTER, CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CHARTER, CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia seeks to separate the functions of Equal Employment Opportunity, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Local Small Business and seeks to provide policies and guidelines for these functions; and WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia seeks to create a Local Small Business Advisory Board and to modify the Charter to reflect changes in the manner in which services and functions are provided; NOW BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED as follows: CHARTER AND LAWS OF LOCAL APPLICATION. An ordinance to amend Augusta, Georgia Charter and Laws of Local Application, Chapter 1, Article 5, Sections 1-40, called “Equal Opportunity”, as set forth in the Augusta, Georgia, Charter, re-adopted July 10, 2007, is hereby presented. The ordinance is to amend the Charter by striking Section 1-40 in its entirety as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1-40 called “Equal Employment Opportunity, Local Small Business Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for the Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration and Other Federally Assisted Contracts” as set forth in “Exhibit B” hereto. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in accordance with applicable laws. Once this ordinance is read into the minutes by the Commission, a notice containing a synopsis of the proposed Charter amendment shall be published in the Augusta Chronicle once a week for three weeks. Following the final week of publication, the Charter amendment shall be placed on the Commission agenda for final approval. The Charter amendment will be effective following the second reading of the final approval.  Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 7 SECTION 3. All code provisions, ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are to be repealed upon the final approval of this Charter amendment. Adopted this ______ day of _________________, 2011. ______________________________ David S. Copenhaver As its Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal:  Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 CERTIFICATION The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ______________________, 2011 and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s). ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Published in the Augusta Chronicle. Date: ______________________  Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 EXHIBIT A STRIKE: Sec. 1-40. Equal opportunity. (a) The government of Augusta-Richmond County shall encourage the meaningful involvement in its operations of all citizens of Augusta-Richmond County, particularly those who are members of minority or other traditionally disadvantaged groups, as appointees, employees, and independent contractors. The Commission shall afford equal opportunities for employment and promotion to all persons regardless of race, sex, religion, gender, creed, color, or national origin. (b) It is the policy of the Augusta-Richmond County government to ensure the equitable participation of all minorities, including African-Americans, women, and small businesses in providing goods and services to the city-county government. The goal of this section is to increase the use of such minorities and small businesses to a level comparable with their availability. This participation goal shall be used as a guideline to the Commission and shall not be construed as a ceiling or quota. (c) In furtherance of the policies stated in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Commission shall employ a person to serve as equal employment opportunity director and as director of minority and small business opportunities. The director shall develop and, subject to the approval of the Commission, implement such policies, procedures, and guidelines as the director deems necessary or appropriate to ensure equal employment opportunities for all citizens. The director, subject to the approval of the Commission, shall propose and implement such policies, procedures, and guidelines as are necessary and appropriate to ensure equal opportunities for all businesses and citizens in contracting with the Commission and all departments, agencies, authorities, and other entities of local government and to encourage the development of minority and small businesses within Richmond County. In addition, said director shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be afforded by action of the Commission. (d) The Commission shall establish' a citizens advisory council for minority employment and small business opportunities to advise the Commission and director of matters pertaining to this section, and to meet with minorities and small businesses to review the problems of minority and small business opportunities.  Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 (1995 Ga. Laws, p. 3648; 1996 Ga. Laws, p. 3607; 1997 Ga. Laws, p. 4024; 1997 Ga. Laws, p. 4690)  Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT B REPLACE WITH: Sec. 1-40. Equal Employment Opportunity, Local Small Business Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for the Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration and Other Federally Assisted Contracts. (a) The government of Augusta, Georgia shall implement and follow employment practices that treat all persons fairly regardless of race, sex, religion, gender, creed, color, national origin, disability, genetics or protected age classification. It is the policy of the Augusta, Georgia government to provide equal employment opportunities to all minorities and women. (b) Subject to the limitations of federal and state law, the government of Augusta, Georgia shall implement and follow procurement practices that treat all persons fairly regardless of race, sex, religion, gender, creed, color, national origin, disability, genetics or protected age classification. It is the policy of the Augusta, Georgia government to provide equal opportunities for participation to all minorities, women, and small businesses in providing goods and services to the government. (c) In furtherance of the policy stated in subsection (a), the Commission shall employ a person to serve as Equal Employment Opportunity Director (EEO Director). The EEO Director shall develop and, subject to the approval of the Commission, implement such policies, procedures, and guidelines as necessary or appropriate to ensure equal employment opportunities for Augusta, Georgia. The EEO Director shall report to the Mayor and Commission. (d) In furtherance of the policy stated in subsection (b), the Commission shall develop and implement a Local Small Business Opportunities Program (LSBOP). The LSBOP shall be operated by a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison (DBE Liaison) or such other person as the Commission Directs by Resolution. Such person shall be the Director of the LSBOP and shall develop and, subject to the approval of the Commission, implement such policies, procedures, and guidelines as necessary or appropriate to provide opportunities for local small businesses in providing goods and services to the government. (e) The Commission shall establish a Citizens’ Small Business Advisory Board (CSBAB) to advise the Commission and the Director of the LSBOP on matters pertaining to the LSBOP.  Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 (f) In accordance with federal and state regulations the Commission shall develop and implement a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) assisted contracts, Federal Transportation Aviation (FTA) assisted contracts and other federally assisted contracts having DBE requirements. The DBE Program must comply with DOT and FTA mandated DBE requirements for certain DOT and FTA assisted contracts as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 26 and 49 C.F.R. Part 23. (g) The DBE Program shall be operated by the DBE Liaison who shall report to the Mayor and Commission and have direct, independent access to the Mayor concerning DBE Program matters.  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 3/7/2011 1:00 PM An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Georgia Code, Article One, Chapter Ten, relating to the Procurement of Goods and Services and the Local Small Business Opportunities Program Department: Procurement Caption: An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Georgia Code, Article One, Chapter Ten, relating to the procurement of goods and services and the Local Small Business Opportunities Program so as to provide updates and to establish policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the procurement process and the Local Small Business Opportunities Program; to repeal all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Background: See attached. Analysis: See Attached. Financial Impact: N/A. Alternatives: Decline to amend Code at this time. Recommendation: Approve. Funds are Available in the Following N/A. Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. 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(Referred from March 1 Commission meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo