§ 2.82.020. Equal employment opportunity.  


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  • A. Equal employment opportunity shall be accorded to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, marital status, or political opinions and affiliations. All persons shall receive equal treatment in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignments, benefits, training, layoff, and recall practices and any other matters affecting employment.
    B. The city shall establish an affirmative action program with a goal of equality of opportunity in all personnel actions. Special recruitment efforts among minorities, women, disadvantaged individuals, and handicapped persons do not conflict with the merit system and assure equality of opportunity in employment with the city.
    (Ord. 86-04-974 § 1 (part), 1986)