220 ILCS 5/16-108.11: Employment opportunities.

To the extent feasible and consistent with State and federal law, the procurement of contracted labor, materials, and supplies by electric utilities in connection with the offering of delivery services under Article XVI of this Act should provide employment opportunities for all segments of the population and workforce, including minority-owned and female-owned business enterprises, and shall not, consistent with State and federal law, discriminate based on race or socioeconomic status.