Vancouver City Council: Implementation of a Sustainable/Ethical Procurement Policy

CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Date: June 15, 2004 Author: Larry Berglund Phone No.: 604-873-7254 RTS No.: RTS04225 CC File No.: 3501 Meeting Date: June 22, 2004 TO: Vancouver City Council FROM: General Manager of Corporate Services SUBJECT: Implementation of a Sustainable/Ethical Procurement Policy RECOMMENDATION A. THAT Council direct staff as Phase I of the … [Read more…]

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