RES 1975-170 - 00007691206
RESOLUTION NO. 170- 1975
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley endorses the principle
that equal employment opportunity is a right of every citizen; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to reinforce merit employment concepts
by assuring that all segments of society have an opportunity to enter public
service on the basis of open competition and advance according to individual
relative ability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council declares the policy of Affirmative Action:
It is a policy and intent of the City of Fridley to assure every individual
making application for, presently working for, or applying for future vacancies
in the employ of the City of Fridley will be considered on the basis of indivi-
dual ability and merit without discrimination or favor due to race, color, sex,
creed, marital status, religion, national origin, ages between 40 and 65,
physical disability, adherence to any political or union affiliation, or status
with regard to public assistance unless proven to be a bonified occupational
qualification.
In furtherance of this policy, the City of Fridley establishes an
Affirmative Action Plan providing for fair and equitable treatment in all
phases of 'public employment including selection, compensation, benefits, training
opportunities, leave requests, promotions, transfers, lay -offs, and other terms,
conditions, and privileges of employment.
It is the responsibility of every employee to cooperate in the implementation
of this policy. A willful or deliberate violation by an employee of the City
of Fridley of this Affirmative Actior Policy or a violation of any procedure
devised to promote and enforce this policy will be cause for disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts the policy of
Affirmative Action as contained in the Affirmative Action Program, City of
Fridley, dated August 18, 1975.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 18th DAY OF
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1975.
MAYOR - WILLIAM V EL
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRURML
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