The city affirms its support of the equal opportunity concept. The city administration shall ensure that promotions, employments, disciplinary actions and related internal administrative practices are based solely on the performance or the qualifications of the individual involved. Individuals with disabilities shall be given all consideration required under the Americans with Disabilities Act, being 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. Discrimination by department heads or other supervisory personnel on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability, present or former military status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. All city employees will be expected to actively support this policy of non-discrimination. The City Manager will assure that each employee is made fully aware of this policy.
(2005 Code, § 2-20; Ord. 2016-09-13, passed 9-26-2016) (Motion passed 2-1-1993)