(a) There is hereby established the position of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer whose function shall be to oversee and coordinate the policies and procedures of the City relative to hiring, retention, discipline and/or termination of employees to ensure that:
(1) No person is the subject of unlawful discrimination in employment with the City on the basis of religion, gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, place of national origin or familial status;
(2) Policies supporting affirmative action in hiring practices are implemented in order to promote diversity within the City’s work force;
(3) Prompt and effective action is taken to investigate complaints of EEO violations, and respond appropriately;
(4) Department heads and supervisors are aware of and implementing the City’s policies with respect to Equal Employment Opportunity; and,
(5) All necessary records are maintained and reports filed in order to ensure regulatory compliance.
(b) The Human Resources/Payroll Administrator is hereby designated to be the EEO Officer of the City of Ashtabula as part of her or his regular duties.
(Ord. 2013-168. Passed 11-4-13.)
CITY OF ASHTABULA