It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity in all matters of employment, including reasonable accommodations, to focus on the essential job requirements, and to prohibit discrimination in hiring or during employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, handicap, disability or gender. Matters of employment shall include, but not be limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, conduct, demotion, promotion and training. (Ord. 75-1995. Passed 10-23-95.)