(A) The town will implement this policy and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by means of the Equal Employment Program outlined below. This Program is drawn to the specifications and standards established by Presidential Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, which are described in Part 60-2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (issued by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor) and the Montana Human Rights Act (MCA, Title 49).
(B) This policy shall be comprehensive in its range. The town shall make good faith efforts to implement this policy. Procedures adopted will include, at a minimum:
(1) Evaluate all current employment practices for evidence of discriminatory effect. Where such practices are found to be discriminatory in their effect, they shall be modified so as to excise any discriminatory effect;
(2) Remedy any unwarranted instances of under-utilization of women, minorities, and other individuals who have traditionally been the victims of discrimination;
(3) Develop training and upgrading procedures which will ensure full consideration for those classes of people who have traditionally been denied equal opportunity – minority group members, women, and the handicapped – in any future employment opportunities with the town;
(4) Seek out those who have been denied equal opportunity as applicants whenever vacancies occur;
(5) Provide equal pay for equal work;
(6) Apprise all contractors and subcontractors of their affirmative action responsibilities in all contracts awarded by this jurisdiction;
(7) Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state equal employment requirements;
(8) Include the following clause in all vacancy announcements: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer;
(9) Provide assistance to members of protected groups in completing applications;
(10) Provide assistance to individuals needing help in meeting training and educational qualifications for job vacancies whenever possible;
(11) Apprise all employment referral agencies of the substance of this policy in order to facilitate referral of qualified minorities, women and handicapped individuals;
(12) Post EEO posters in conspicuous places on the town premises;
(13) Instruct all supervisory personnel of their duties and responsibilities with respect to equal employment opportunity; and
(14) Inform all employees of the town’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and of their rights and remedies under the law.
(Res. 08-10-20-06, passed 8-10-2020)