§ 2-369. Equal employment opportunity.

The great City of Effingham provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to political affiliation, disability, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, ancestry, disability, handicap, marital status, status as a qualified disabled veteran, veteran status, or sexual orientation. References contained herein to masculine or feminine shall be construed to include both masculine and feminine. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants on the basis of their experience, aptitude, and ability. This policy shall include all personnel practices related to the employment process, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and general treatment of employees. To implement this equal employment opportunity policy, the following action plan has been adopted:

1.

Communication.

a.

All advertisements for employment shall contain the words "Equal Opportunity Employer."

b.

Employment applications shall contain the clause "Equal Opportunity Employer."

2.

Data Collection. All City employment applications shall contain a voluntary equal employment opportunity information sheet that will be confidentially reviewed by the EEO Officer. Said data will be tracked and maintained by the EEO for administrative purposes only. No hiring decision shall be made pursuant to the data collected.

3.

Management Responsibilities. The cooperation of every employee is important to achieve the objective of this action plan. Corrective action shall be taken against any one deliberately obstructing the implementation of this plan.

4.

Appointment of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer. The City Clerk has been appointed EEO Officer and has the following responsibilities:

a.

Work with the City Administrator to ensure that any and all reports of discrimination are fully investigated and resolved.

b.

Maintain a liaison with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).

c.

File required reports with the EEOC.

d.

Confidentially review and monitor equal employment opportunity employment application data.

e.

Update and enforce the City of Effingham's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

(Ord. No. 72-2011, § I(Exh. A), 12-20-2011)