April 4: Download Substitute Bill 86-10
March 7: A legal opinion, written in 1991, on why the City of South Bend’s affirmative action law is unconsitutional. Download Legal opinion on SB Affirmative Action Law 1991
Jan 31: A revised version of bill 86-10 has been submitted, which is much clearer and indicates how the City’s existing affirmative action procedures would be changed. Download Revised Bill 86-10 Affirmative Action
Bill 86-10, considering issues of affirmative action and diversity, is being considered by the South Bend City Council. You can read the bill here: Download Bill 86-10 Affirmative Action and a summary of the bill here: Download Summary Bill 86-10 Affirmative Action
The City of South Bend’s current affirmative action law is here: Download SB Code Ch 14.5 Affirmative Action Procedures and a summary of the law is here: Download Summary SB Code Ch 14.5 Affirmative Action Procedures
For a discussion of the differences between affirmative action and diversity, read an article by Shirley J. Wilcher, Executive Director of the American Association for Affirmative Action: Download Affirmative Action vs Diversity