A bidder may count toward the contract goal the portion of its expenditure to a joint venture that is equal to the percentage of a certified business enterprise’s participation in the joint venture. The MBE or WBE member of the joint venture must have an interest in the control, management, risks, and operation of the joint venture commensurate with the member’s percentage of ownership. The certified business enterprise that is a member of the joint venture must be responsible for a distinct, clearly defined portion of the work to be performed with its own forces, equal to its share in the ownership, control, and management of the joint venture. Ord. 00-098 Ord. 07-606