HomeMy WebLinkAbout3423_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3423
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3193
ADOPTI14G AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Redlands is committed
to the concept of equal employment opportunity in the public service
as a basic personnel principle , and has a long-standing policy of
avoiding discriminatory practices against any person employed, or
seeking employment, because of race, color, religion, marital status ,
national origin, sex or age, except where sex or age is a valid occu-
pational qualification; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of this equal employment opportunity
prinicple does not end with the mere prohibition of discriminatory
practices, but rather the City of Redlands recognizes its obligation
to develop practical plans for specific steps to be taken to achieve
more fully the goal of equal opportunity employment in city government;
and
WHEREAS , as a public employer, the City of Redlands recognizes
that it has a particular responsibility to take what action is possible
to remove barriers to equal employment opportunity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL'kTED that the City of. Redlands affirms
a policy of equal employment opportunity that includes positive efforts
in recruitment, examination, selection, promotion and training procedures
to ensure that those persons who are otherwise qualified, but are dis-
advantaged by sex, age , or ethnic background, are afforded the opportunity
to achieve positions in city government and are provided promotional
opportunities , and hereby adopts the attached Affirmative Action Plan
to implement that policy.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of December—, 1977,
Charles/ G. DeMirjy�q, M
City,,-6f Rqe�T"
ATTEST:
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APPROVED FOR FORIM'
s/ Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney