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Executive Orders

An Executive Order establishes or defines a policy to which all Agencies under the Mayor shall adhere. An Executive Order Committee oversees the Executive Order process. The Budget and Management Office maintains the master file of Executive Orders.

For assistance or information concerning Executive Orders, please contact Nikki McCabe at 720-913-5149.

Order No.	Title	Date
	Continuation of Executive Orders and Existing Policies and Practices (Mayor's Memo)(PDF, 158KB)	July 17, 2023
1	Establishment and Maintenance of Executive Orders(PDF, 165KB) 1A - Procedural Guide for Creating or Revising Mayoral Executive Orders (Oct. 8 , 2004) 1B -Procedures for Maintaining Mayoral Executive Orders(Oct. 8 , 2004)	March 31, 2015
3	Motor Vehicle Program for the City & County of Denver(PDF, 910KB) 3B -Procedures for handling photo enforcement notices of violations issued to City vehicles (September 6, 2012)	October 28, 2018
6	Facilities Security and Identification Card Policy for Occupants and Users of City and County of Denver Facilities(PDF, 220KB) 6A -Facility Security and Identification Badge Policy for Occupants And Users of City and Count of Denver Facilities (Feb. 4, 2003)	Feb. 4, 2003
8	Contracts and Other Written Instruments of and for the City and County of Denver(PDF, 800KB) 8 - Appendices(PDF, 2MB) 8A - Contracts and Other Written Instruments of and for the City and County of Denver (May 19, 2023)(PDF, 503KB) 8B - Competitive Selection Policy (May 19, 2023)(PDF, 182KB) 8C - Unsolicited Proposal Policy (Oct. 26, 2022)	February 3, 2020
13	Sale and Advertising of Tobacco Products in or on City Premises and Facilities(PDF, 722KB)	July31, 2002
15	Review Process for Applications for Federal, State, or Private Funds, RESCINDED(PDF, 77KB) 15A - Procedural Guidance for Review Process for Applications for Federal,State or Private Funds (December 3, 2001)	Mar. 20, 2014
16	Use of Electronic Communication Devices and Services(PDF, 340KB) 16A -Use of Electronic Communication Devices and Services(July 2, 2018)	Aug. 23, 2007
17	Administration of Positions Appointed by the Mayor(PDF, 121KB)	Jan. 19, 2010
18	Establishment of Technology Services and Definition of its Mission and Functions(PDF, 387KB)	January 21, 2021
24	Surplus and Unclaimed Property Control and Disposition(PDF, 2MB)	Feb. 25, 2002
27	Policy on Benefits for Meals and City-Owned Housing(PDF, 135KB)	January 7, 1997
28	Mission and Functions of Denver Economic Development and opportunity(PDF, 132KB)	September 27, 2019
33	Requisitioning and Purchasing Under Centralized Purchasing Services, RESCINDED	April. 29, 2011
35	Delivery/Conveyance of Documents(PDF, 459KB) 35A -General U.S. Mail Procedures and Conveyance of Documents	Nov. 14, 2001
46	State of Colorado Sales and Use Tax Exemption(PDF, 64KB)	March 31, 2015
52	Use of Central Services Division(PDF, 511KB)	Aug. 14, 2002
54	Forms Control Program, RESCINDED(PDF, 23KB)	Nov. 9, 2015
55	Department of Information Centers(PDF, 93KB)	June 5, 2016
64	Records Management, RESCINDED(PDF, 25KB)	May 3, 2021
65	Operational Safety and Health Program(PDF, 168KB) 65A - Telematics for All Departments and Agencies with Fleet Serviced by DOTI(PDF, 144KB) 65B - Occupational Safety and Health Standards(PDF, 201KB)	June 20, 2008
66	Submission of Matters for City Council Consideration(PDF, 133KB)	March 31, 2015
70	Vending Machines on City Property(PDF, 463KB) 70A - Healthier Vending Nutrition Standards	April 29, 2003
72 (includes 72A)	Utilities and Utility Services(PDF, 292KB)	Nov. 13, 2008
74	Parking by City Employees While on Official City Business (OCB)(PDF, 700KB) 74A - Parking by City Employees While on Official City Business (OCB) (April 7, 2003) 74B -Alternative reimbursement procedures(May 6, 2013)	June 7, 2023
77	Denver Employees' Charitable Campaign(PDF, 207KB)	February 16, 2018
85	City and County of Denver's Emergency Management Program and Mission and Organization of the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security(PDF, 523KB) 85A - Adoption and Promulgation of the City and County of Denver Emergency Operations Plan(PDF, 4MB) (April 2023) 85B - Adoption and Promulgation of the City and County of Denver Hazard Mitigation Plan(PDF, 63MB) (November 2, 2022)	April 25, 2023
89	Mental Health Corporation of Denver(PDF, 566KB)	May 12, 2023
90	Conduit Revenue Bonds(PDF, 436KB)	Aug. 31, 1999
91	Coordination of Services/Homeless Assistance (RESCINDED)	April 22, 2007
94	City and County of Denver Employees' Alcohol and Drug Policy(PDF, 809KB) 94A - Memorandum (June 1, 2020)	June 1, 2020
97	Restrictions on the Use of Land, Surface Water, and Groundwater(PDF, 384KB) at the Lowry Landfill (Denver-Arapahoe Disposal Site)	June 27, 1991
99	City Smoking Policy(PDF, 87KB)	May 6, 2015
100 (includes 100A & 100B)	City Owned and Leased Real Estate: Acquisition, Disposition, Leasing, and Facility Management, Space Planning and Programming(PDF, 378KB)	Oct. 25, 2016
101	Diversity and Inclusivity Provisions in City Solicitations(PDF, 274KB)	Feb 19, 2014
109	Implementation of City Policy and Procedures for the Operation of City-Owned Above and Below Ground Storage Tanks(PDF, 304KB)	May 22, 2014
110	Procurement and Maintenance of Work Garments and Uniforms and Handgun Purchase and Maintenance Allocation for City Employees(PDF, 682KB) 110A - Procedures for Implementing Executive Order No.110 (February 19, 1975) 110B - Procedures for Approval and Allocation of Handgun Allowance (March 31, 1975)	Feb. 19, 1975
111	Tool Reimbursement(PDF, 105KB) 111A - Procedures for Implementing Tool Reimbursement (May 20, 2003)	May 20, 2003
112	Violence in the City Workplace(PDF, 1MB) 112A - Agency/Management Responsibilities Under the Executive Order 112B - Employee Responsibilities Under the Executive Order	July 23, 2018
114	Securities Disclosure Policies and Practices of the City and County of Denver(PDF, 396KB)	May 4, 2012
115	Required use of Denver-Arapahoe Disposal Site (Landfill)(PDF, 536KB) 115A -Procedural Guidance for Compliance With the Landfill Agreement	Dec. 3 2001
116	Immigration Policy(PDF, 143KB)	Mar. 6, 1998
117	Interagency Events Task Force(PDF, 86KB)	Mar. 31, 2003
119	Identification Cards Issued by Foreign Governments(PDF, 208KB)	Nov. 12, 2002
121	Pesticide Use, RESCINDED(PDF, 25KB)	Nov. 9, 2015
123	Office of Sustainability and Citywide Sustainability Policy(PDF, 1MB) 123A - A City Government Sustainability Targets and Implementation(March 11, 2013) 123B High Performing Green Building Guidelines(March 11, 2013) 123C - Green Fleet Committee (August 27, 2013) 123D - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (March 11, 2013) 123E - Materials and Waste Management (March 11, 2013) 123F - City Environmental Policy(March 11, 2013) 123G - Climate Resilience (January 22, 2014)	March 11, 2013
125	Mission and Functions of the Mayor's Office Art, Culture and Film, RESCINDED(PDF, 28KB)	November 23, 2021
126	Mission and Functions of the Mayor's Office of Employee Assistance, RESCINDED(PDF, 30KB)	June 12, 2014
127	Establishment of a Coordinated Plan to Address West Nile Virus Issues, RESCINDED(PDF, 27KB)	Nov. 9, 2015
132	English as the "Official Language" Amendment to the Colorado Constitution(PDF, 254KB)	Dec. 27, 1988
133 (includes 133A)	Certification of Youth Employment Programs under the Prevailing Wage Ordinance(PDF, 368KB)	Nov. 17, 2006
134	Gifts to the City and County of Denver(PDF, 317KB)	Dec. 20, 2007
135	The Use of Background Checks in Hiring and Employment Decisions(PDF, 279KB)	October 26, 2018
136	Non-displacement of Qualified Workers City Service Contracts, RESCINDED(PDF, 28KB)	November 23, 2021
137	Development Services: A Division of Community Planning & Development Updated Organizational Structure, Powers and Duties, RESCINDED(PDF, 22KB)	Feb. 21, 2017
138	Coordination of Shared Space and Nonprofit Facilities Support(PDF, 249KB)	August 15, 2012
139	Denver Children's Cabinet(PDF, 291KB) 139A - Members of the Children's Cabinet (July 17, 2012) 139B - Organization and Governance of Denver Children's Cabinet Subcommittees (April 1, 2019)	July 17, 2012
140	Use of Alternate Titles by Appointed Charter Officers(PDF, 339KB)	October 29, 2021
141	Mayor's Office of the National Western Center(PDF, 111KB)	March 22, 2016
142	Standing with Immigrants and Refugees: A Safe and Welcoming City for All of Denver’s People(PDF, 222KB)	August 31, 2017
143	Protected Data Privacy Policy(PDF, 469KB) Memo A, Information Governance Committee(PDF, 67KB) Memo B, Records Management(PDF, 105KB) Memo C, Litigation Hold Policy(PDF, 173KB)	April 9, 2021
144	Office of Performance-Based Infrastructure(PDF, 332KB)	January 4, 2019
145	Department of Housing Stability(PDF, 177KB)	September 27, 2019
146	Office of Social Equity and Innovation(PDF, 473KB)	December 22, 2022
147	Compliance with and Implementation with Disabilities Act(PDF, 379KB)	October 5, 2020
148	Denver Homelessness Cabinet(PDF, 389KB)	December 1, 2021
149	City and County of Denver’s Good Food Purchasing Program(PDF, 572KB)	March 14, 2022
150	Citywide Language Access Program(PDF, 512KB)	December 22, 2022

Fee Increase
Effective Friday, July 26, 2019, the City is increasing the CORA research, retrieval and review fee to $33.00. CORA permits the State Legislative Council to review and increase the CORA hourly fee every 5 years. The Legislative Council has increased the state fee to $33.58. For ease, the City will go to $33.00 per hour after the first free hour.