# Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-56 regarding qualifications and appointment of Inspector General and Public Safety Deputy

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Ethics and Government Oversight](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/ethics-and-government-oversight) › [47th Ward: Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47)

- Record number: **SO2023-0001245**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/ethics-and-government-oversight)
- Introduction Date: Jun 21, 2023
- Final Action Date: Jul 19, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=FA12A740-4E10-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D641)

## Roll call: Passed Jul 19, 2023

**47 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Martin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderman Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jul 19, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/8317E7A5-6610-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D2E1).

**Nay (1)**: [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38)

**Yea (47)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Absent (1)**: [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32)

**Not voting (1)**: [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [SO2023-0001245 Final v2.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3c320009-4b68-460e-9cda-fb8443f9493c.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The ordinance updates Chicago's rules for hiring the Inspector General and Public Safety Deputy, adding new qualifications, a selection committee, timelines, and limits on terms. It also sets how interim officials are appointed when vacancies occur.

- Mayor can reappoint the current Inspector General with City Council approval, without a selection committee.
- A five-member Selection Committee (3 mayor-chosen, 2 council-chosen) will run a national search and recommend candidates for Inspector General.
- The Public Safety Deputy cannot be a current or former police department employee and must be chosen through a national search overseen by the Inspector General.
- Both positions have four-year terms, with a maximum of eight years total for the Inspector General.
- Interim inspectors or deputies can be appointed from within the office without council approval until a permanent hire is made.

**Who**: The changes affect the Inspector General, Public Safety Deputy, the Mayor, City Council, and related city officials who participate in the hiring process.

**Where**: Chicago (47th Ward)

## Timeline

- Jun 21, 2023: Referred, City Council. The Matter was Referred to committee
- Jul 13, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body
- Jul 13, 2023: Substituted, Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight. The matter was substituted in committee.
- Jul 19, 2023: Passed, City Council (47 yea, 1 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/8317E7A5-6610-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D2E1). On motion of Alderperson Martin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderman Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [SO2023-0001245 Final v2.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3c320009-4b68-460e-9cda-fb8443f9493c.pdf) (Legislation)
- [W47 inspector.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/890300da-6a72-42a3-be8e-985c09385fca.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2023-0001245 Recommendation Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/93f9bdd1-04eb-4d93-8efd-c7413443761f.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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