Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 15-16
in effectSec. 15-16. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings provided in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Affirmative action means the policies, requirements, and procedures established in Subparts B and C, 41 C.F.R. 60-2 (1971), as amended, which are incorporated in this article by reference and a copy of which will remain on file in the office of the city secretary.
Bidder means any person seeking to be awarded a contract by the city.
Contractor means any person who has received, is to receive, or is receiving public funds for work or services rendered.
Discriminate has the meaning set forth in section 17-2 of this Code, except as required by federal or state law or court order.
Director means the head of the city department responsible for the management and inspection of the performance of work, services, or delivery of goods under a contract.
OBO director means the director of the office of business opportunity.
(Ord. No. 2013-428, § 10(Exh. A), 5-8-2013, eff. 7-1-2013; Ord. No. 2015-668, § 3(Exh. A), 7-8-2015)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH15CO_ARTIIANSCPRCO_S15-16DEFetched: 10/26/2026