(A) In order to implement Lake County's policy of equal employment opportunity, an affirmative action plan will be developed annually for implementation.
(B) Although it has been the long-standing policy of the County to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical challenge/disability, genetic information, veteran's status or anything else that has no bearing on job performance, Lake County is committed to the identification and elimination of those barriers which have denied equal employment opportunities to protected class members. In addition, the affirmative action plan will set specific goals and timetables that provide realistic, achievable opportunities for improving the employment opportunities for protected classes.
(C) In addition to eliminating barriers for employment, the EEO Policy and Affirmative Action Plan also apply to contractors, vendors and service suppliers seeking a public contract to do business with the County. Contractors and vendors will be required to demonstrate compliance with the County's policy and Affirmative Action Plan.
(D) Additional measures outlining the County's commitment to affirmative action may be further defined in federal and state grant applications. County employees who are responsible for handling the purchase of contracted services should become familiar with the specific goals and requirements of the County's Affirmative Action Plan.
(E) A copy of the County's plan is on file and available for review in the Lake County Auditor's Office.