The town recognizes its responsibility to extend equal opportunity in purchasing decisions and encompasses all qualified individuals and companies in protected groups regardless of race, color, creed, religion, association, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The town makes all purchasing decisions in full compliance with the laws and regulations of both the United States and the state. The town makes qualifying purchasing decisions in a genuine, open, and competitive selection process which complies with equal opportunity regulations. Qualifying purchasing decisions made by the town shall be fair and neutral, provide opportunities to all persons or businesses applying, and strive to prevent and eliminate discriminatory behavior and practices by encouraging and utilizing nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of its decision making.
(Ord. 2012-16, passed 11-15-2012; Am. Ord. 2017-06, passed 5-18-2017)