PASSED

This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to consider an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Home Rule Charter concerning the use of cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies. It set November 4, 2003, as the election date, established the yes-or-no ballot question, and directed city officials to publish notices and arrange the election.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, providing for the use of cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.