Executive orders are official directives or commands from the Mayor to agencies in the executive branch. These orders generally concern the implementation or enforcement of rules, policies and procedures which have the force of law.
Executive Orders
| Executive Order | Mayor | Description | Date Signed | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-2 | Eugene Sawyer | Establishing School Reform Authority | Download(165.47 KB) | |
| 1988-1 | Eugene Sawyer | Declaration of Official Mourning Period for Former Governor Richard Ogilvie | Download(39.45 KB) | |
| 1987-8 | Eugene Sawyer | Ratification and adoption of all Executive Orders promulgated by Harold Washington | Download(27.61 KB) | |
| 1987-7 | Eugene Sawyer | Ratification of Signature of Harold Washington Upon All Checks, Warrants, and Vouchers Issued by the City of Chicago and Dated Through and Including 12/11/1987 | Download(403.87 KB) | |
| 1987-1 | David Duvall Orr | Declaration of Official Mourning for Late Mayor Harold Washington | Download(502.22 KB) | |
| 1987-5 | David Duvall Orr | Ratification and Adoption of All Executive Orders Promulgated by Harold Washington | Download(424.4 KB) | |
| 1987-4 | David Duvall Orr | Ratification of signature of Harold Washington upon all checks, warrants and vouchers issued by the City of Chicago and dated through and including 12/11/1987 | Download(82.84 KB) | |
| 1987-3 | Harold Washington | Extends Mayor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs | Download(21.3 KB) | |
| 1987-2 | Harold Washington | Establish Advisory Council on Chicago Housing Authority | Download(104.78 KB) | |
| 1986-1d | Harold Washington | Amendment of Executive Order 86-1 | Download(36.14 KB) | |
| 1987-1 | Harold Washington | Expands "First Source" program and Establishes "Chicago First" Program | Download(159.7 KB) | |
| 1986-3 | Harold Washington | Voter Registration by City Employees During Work Hours | Download(1.83 MB) | |
| 1986-1c | Harold Washington | Amendment of Executive Order 86-1 | Download(31.2 KB) | |
| 1986-2 | Harold Washington | Employee Assistance Program | Download(1.71 MB) | |
| 1986-1b | Harold Washington | Amendment of Executive Order 86-1 | Download(1.31 MB) | |
| 1986-1a | Harold Washington | Amendment of Executive Order 86-1 | Download(282.36 KB) | |
| 1986-1 | Harold Washington | Governmental Ethics | Download(2.04 MB) | |
| 1985-5 | Harold Washington | Adoption of Affirmative Action Plan, 1985-1995 | Download(36.59 KB) | |
| 1985-4 | Harold Washington | Establish Mayor's Advisory Committee on Latino Affairs | Download(108.96 KB) | |
| 1985-3 | Harold Washington | Parking Management Oversight Commission | Download(1.48 MB) | |
| 1985-2 | Harold Washington | Award of City Contracts to Minority Businesses | Download(422.31 KB) | |
| 1985-1 | Harold Washington | Equal Access to City Services, Benefits and Opportunities | Download(1.16 MB) | |
| 1984-7 | Harold Washington | Establishing Sole Source Review Panel | Download(120.87 KB) | |
| 1984-6 | Harold Washington | City Departments Prohibited From Purchase of Leaded Gasoline | Download(51.96 KB) | |
| 1984-5 | Harold Washington | Establish Chicago Board of Education Citizens Nominating Committee | Download(115.95 KB) |