Title
Ordinance Amending Title 1 (Administration) Chapter 16 (Procurement) Sections 1-16-3, 1-16-7, and 1-16-8 (Regarding Authorization and Methods for Procurements)
History
The Village’s current Ethics Ordinance provides standards to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparency in Village operations. To strengthen transparency and accountability, staff recommend amending the procurement code in Title I, Chapter 16 to specifically require disclosure of business relationships between vendors and Village officials, including elected officials, the Village Manager, and Department Directors ("Officials"). While the ordinance includes provisions addressing vendor conflicts and official conduct, current regulations do not explicitly require the disclosure of business relationships between vendors and Village officials as part of the procurement process.
To further strengthen accountability, ensure public confidence, and mitigate both actual and perceived conflicts of interest, a code amendment ordinance has been prepared for both the vendor and the Official. The amendments establish clear definitions of “business relationship,” “appearance of impropriety,” and related terms, and creates a uniform disclosure process. A business relationship does not include a political contribution, otherwise duly reported as required by law.
For vendors, it requires disclosure when a vendor:
-has a business relationship with any current Village of Orland Park Official or reasonably expect such a relationship in the following twelve months that entitled the Official to compensation, economic opportunity, or payment in excess of $7,500 annually.
-had a business relationship with any past Village of Orland Park Official in the preceding ten (10) years that entitled the past Official to compensation, economic opportunity, or payment in excess of $7,500 annually.
For Officials, it requires disclosure when an Official:
-has or had any business relationship with a vendor withi...
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