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SEAS, the City of Fridley City Council acknowledges that equal opportunity
employment for all persons is a fundamental human value; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Fridley does prorate and encourage full realization of human
rights within City employment; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, declares that artificial barriers to employment,
pursuant to M.S. 363.03, are unfair discriminatory practices; and
WHEREAS, under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Section 363.073, businesses or
firms which (a) have more than 20 full -time employees in Minnesota at any time
during the previous 12 months, and (b) bid on State contract for goods and
services in excess of $50,000 must have a Certificate of Compliance issued by
the Commissioner of the Department of Human Rights. Certificates are issued to
businesses or firms that have an Affirmative Action Plan approved by the
Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Flights for the employment of
minorities, women and disabled persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley intends to reinforce Federal merit standard
principles and 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 ability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fridley City Council reaffirms and
declares the Affirmative Action Program of Fridley, dated December 19, 1988, to
the extent that such declaration is reasonable and realistic and is not in
conflict with applicable laws of State or Federal authorities:
The City of Fridley acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a
fundamental human value. Consequently, it is the policy of the City to provide
equal opportunity in employment and personnel management for all persons; to
provide access to, admission to, full utilization and benefit of training and
promotional opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance status, veteran
status, handicap or disability; and to otherwise promote full realization of
human rights within the City to the extent permitted by law. To implement this
policy, the City of Fridley requires that every person making application for,
currently employed by, or applying for future vacancies in the employ of the City
of Fridley will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit,
without discrimination or favor. In furtherance of this policy, the City of
Fridley establishes an Affirmative Action Plan, providing for and assuring fair
and equitable treatment in all phases of public employment, including selection,
compensation, benefits, training opportunities, promotions, transfers, layoffs,
and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The concept of this
affirmative action policy is consistent and fundamental to the maintenance of
effective equal opportunity and shall be implemented as an integral part of the
City of Fridley's personnel system.
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Employees and applicants are protected frm coercion, intimidation, interference,
' or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under
the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
The City of Fridley authorizes the City Manager to execute and implenent the
document entitled "City of Fridley Affirmative Action Program" the original of
which is on file in the office of the Fridley City Manager and is incorporated
herein by reference. The City Manager is further authorized to appoint an
appropriate employee of the City of Fridley to manage the Equal Employment
Opportunity /Affirmative Action Program. Responsibilities will include monitoring
all Equal Employment Opportunity activities and reporting the effectiveness of
this Affirmative Action Program, as required by Federal, State and Local
agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPPED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 19TH DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1988
J. NEE - OR
ATPEST:
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SHIRLEY A. IWALA - CLERK
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