[Ord. 10-1247; Ord. 17-1398]
Metro expresses its strong commitment to support a sustainable environment, economy, and community by:
(a) 
Reducing the environmental impact of Metro government operations and setting the standard for sustainable public purchasing in the region;
(b) 
Supporting businesses and markets located in the Portland Metro region; and
(c) 
Ensuring equitable inclusion of diverse members of our community in our sustainable procurement efforts.
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Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.150, Good Faith Efforts at Maximizing ESB, MBE and WBE Opportunities, was repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[Ord. 10-1247; Ord. 17-1398]
The Chief Operating Officer will establish Sustainable Procurement Administrative Rules to implement a Sustainable Procurement Program. Metro's Sustainable Procurement Program applies to all purchases made by Metro.
[Ord. 10-1247; Ord. 17-1398]
Each year the Chief Operating Office shall submit a report to the Metro Council that details the status and performance of the Sustainable Procurement Program and Administrative Rules.[1]
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Editor's Note: The following former sections which appeared in this chapter were repealed as indicated: §§ 2.04.155 to 2.04.160, Metro ESB, MBE and WBE Program Provisions, repealed by Ord. 97-692A; §§ 2.04.162 to 2.04.170, Metro ESB, MBE and WBE Program Provisions, repealed by Ord. 17-1398; § 2.04.180, Compliance, repealed by Ord. 97-692A; § 2.04.190, Severability and Intent, repealed by Ord. 17-1398; §§ 2.04.200 to 2.04.290, Metro ESB, MBE and WBE Program Provisions, repealed by Ord. 97-692A; §§ 2.04.300 to 2.04.380, Metro Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for Federally Funded Contracts Provisions, repealed by Ord. 17-1398; §§ 2.04.500 to 2.04.580, Former "Metro Recycled Product Procurement Program" Provisions, repealed by Ord. 10-1247; § 2.04.510, Metro's Sustainable Procurement Program - Definitions, repealed by Ord. 17-1398; and § 2.04.530, Metro's Sustainable Procurement Program Responsibilities, repealed by Ord. 17-1398.