It is the policy of the city or any employee or officer of the city not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, physical/mental handicap status, or familial status in employment, contracting, or the provision of services.
Discrimination against any person in the recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration; contracting for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, extension, demolition or repair of city facilities; and the provision of city services shall be prohibited unless such discrimination constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. A nondiscriminatory clause shall be provided in all solicitations or advertisements whenever practicable or feasible.
(Am. Ord. 12-97-1, passed 12-2-97)
Editor's note:
State law reference-V.T.C.A., Civil Practices & Remedies Code, Chapter 106, prohibits discrimination in refusing to issue licenses, permits, or certificates or to use or participate in any public programs or public facilities.