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Adopt the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Harassment/Discrimination Policy, as amended and consistent with current state law; and Dissolve the Minority Task Force (EEO Committee) that has been inactive for two years by terminating the 1992 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Solano and the Minority Task Force
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Director of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Harassment/Discrimination Policy, as amended and consistent with current state law; and Dissolve the Minority Task Force (EEO Committee) that has been inactive for two years by terminating the 1992 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Solano and the Minority Task Force.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Human Resources conducted its annual review of the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Harassment/Discrimination Policy, as required, and recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendments, which are being made to reflect the current responsibilities of the Departmental EEO Representatives and to dissolve the EEO Committee. When the EEO Committee was formed in 1992, the intent was to formalize management practices, communication structures and common understandings aimed at enhancing the County's relations with its minority employees. Since its enactment, the EEO Committee's objectives have been attained through County adopted rules, training programs and practices and policies. Furthermore, passages of ballot measures and legislations (e.g., Proposition 209, AB 1825) provide mandatory employment practices addressing workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is a de minimus fiscal impact in making additional photocopies of the amended policy for distribution in County trainings. The policy is po...
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