§ 2.60.050. Equal employment opportunity.

A.

The county will provide equal employment opportunity in the administration of all personnel policies and practices in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnic background, handicap (except where handicap is a bona fide occupational disqualification), political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.

B.

The personnel policies and practices covered under subsection A of this section shall include, but not be limited to, recruitment, appointment, promotion, discipline, retention, training and other benefits, terms and conditions of employment.

C.

Department heads shall conduct all personnel operations in accordance with equal employment opportunity policy and shall lend full cooperation with the personnel officer in investigating and resolving alleged discrimination complaints.

D.

Department heads shall be responsible for the distribution to, and discussion of, equal employment opportunity policy with employees in their respective departments.

E.

The personnel office is directed to maintain such employee and other records as are necessary to accomplish the provisions required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

(Ord. 1229 §1, 1999; Ord. 1087 §1(part), 1986)