Sec. 21.301. - Declaration of policy.

The Council hereby finds and declares: (a) Historically, the executive branch of the government has enjoyed a great deal of flexibility in its ability to procure the services of private sector contractors and consultants to assist in providing public services. (b) The services provided by the Consolidated Government should be delivered in the most expeditious and efficient manner possible with delivery of said services being continually evaluated so that inefficiency is eliminated and quality of services improved. (c) The decision to privatize a department, division or essential public function should be undertaken only after careful legislative and executive appraisal. (d) The Charter provides that the Mayor shall administer, supervise and control departments and divisions with respect to provision of governmental services. Since the Mayor is charged with managing the executive branch, this Part 3 is designed to establish parameters whereby the Mayor can present his recommendations for the privatization of departments, divisions or essential public functions to the Council for Council review and approval. (Ord. 1999-1005-E, § 1)