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PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council
Action: Approval of payment
Payee: Public Allies Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Intern Services: Partnership fee for Public Allies Intern
Fiscal Impact: $14,500.00
Accounts: 499-298
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary: As part of the Public Allies Chicago program, the hosting agency is required to pay a portion of the intern’s wages. For the period of service from 10/4/2014 through 10/3/2015, the amount payable to Public Allies Chicago is $14,500. The JAC has supported the Public Allies program since 2013. This program provides a cost effective means of securing interns 18 years of age and older to work on social justice projects that are mutually agreed upon by the hosting agency, Public Allies Chicago, and the intern excepting the assignment. The JAC considers the partnership with Public Allies to be a valuable asset that supports the County’s mission to advance the criminal justice reform agenda. In addition, the program enables the JAC to play an active role in helping young adults further their career objectives by providing a work environment that is supportive of the mission of Public Allies Chicago, which is to foster personal development and growth through projects that foster positive social change.
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