(A) (1) It is the policy and the law of the city to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, age or national origin.
(2) Affirmative action shall be taken to ensure the implementation of this policy in city government employment.
(3) This policy and the obligation to provide equal employment opportunity includes:
(a) Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion;
(b) Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment;
(c) Treatment during employment;
(d) Rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
(e) Selection for training; and
(f) Layoff or termination.
(B) This document is applicable to all employees of the city. It becomes effective upon adoption by the City Council and shall continue in effect until a revised plan is issued.
(C) This policy means that:
(1) Everyone is encouraged to apply for jobs, seek further training, compete for promotions and all will be afforded equal opportunity for development, advancement and job security;
(2) Competition around individuals for a specific job, training or promotion will be based on qualifications and demonstrated ability;
(3) Supervisors, at all levels, will insure that all actions affecting the individual employee will be accomplished within both the spirit and the letter of applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines; and
(4) All personnel responsible for these functions will plan and take affirmative action to achieve improvements of the status of minority group employees and women to the maximum extent possible under applicable laws and regulations.
(D) This policy is designed not only to ensure against any discriminatory practices, but is further designed to accomplish a positive, continuing and affirmative equal employment opportunity program for all employees. Equal employment opportunity works hand in hand with merit principles and, thus, will provide the city with a fully integrated and highly skilled work force.
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