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This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s Economic Opportunity Plans and First Source Jobs Policy for covered projects and contracts receiving qualifying City financial assistance. It assigns the Economic Opportunity Review Committee a role in reviewing implementation and enforcement, requires reporting on executed First Source Employment Agreements, changes the period for referring new entry-level jobs to 30 calendar days, and allows penalties for noncompliance.

Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by amending certain definitions; and amending Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "First Source Jobs Policy," by designating the Economic Opportunity Review Committee to oversee implementation and enforcement of the City's First Source Jobs Policy; requiring a report of executed First Source Jobs Agreements; modifying certain definitions; providing penalties; and providing for certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.