[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Glocester 2-4-1995
(Ch. III, § 2, 3-02-03, of the 1991 Code). Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) is a well-known household
phrase throughout our community and the nation. The Town Council totally supports
the concept of EEO. In addition, we are constantly reminded by the media of
the importance and the urgency of our responsibilities in this vital matter.
To change the many words spoken and printed on the subject to an active and
effective EEO program requires imagination, a true sense of fair play and
the will of a dynamic management team to make the program work. The EEO program
goal in Glocester is a total dedication by all concerned to equitably consider
qualified personnel for employment, promotion, training and any other personnel
action which offers immediate or future opportunity to any individual for
a better job or improvement in his or her well-being. The Council, without
reservation, encourages all levels of management to be constantly aware of
their responsibilities and opportunities to become personally involved in
an equal employment opportunity program which will show measurable results.
It is not enough to demonstrate a willingness "to go along" with the program;
it is imperative that we, as a team, achieve tangible results. People are
our most important resource, regardless of race, color, creed, age, sex or
national origin. We must think and act positively to support this important
program; the full and effective utilization of the potential of our community's
manpower resources depends on it.
B.
It is the firm and forthright policy of the Town of Glocester
to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a
continuing affirmative program. This policy does not simply involve the consideration
of women and minority group persons (primarily American Indians, Negroes,
Orientals and Spanish Americans) who apply to the Town for employment, but
it requires that the Town conduct special recruitment efforts to seek out
and hire minority group members and women with career potential. It also encompasses
training and development programs to eliminate underutilization of employees
presently in the Town. Discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant
for employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex or national origin
is prohibited.
C.
Also prohibited is discrimination because of politics,
marital status and physical handicap. All discrimination complaints will be
promptly, fairly and impartially considered, and no reprisals will be allowed
against a complainant or any representative testifying in the complainant's
behalf. Complainants, in turn, must accept their obligation to support their
allegation of discrimination in a temperate and factual manner.
The Town of Glocester declares and reaffirms a policy of equal employment
opportunity, and of nondiscrimination in the provision of all services to
the public.
A.
Equal employment opportunity. The Town of Glocester will
make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms
and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of race, color,
creed or religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap,
or other factors which cannot be lawfully used as the basis of employment
decisions.
B.
Affirmative action in employment. The Town of Glocester
undertakes a program of affirmative action, to which good faith efforts will
be directed to:
(1)
Determine the extent to which minorities and women are
underutilized in major categories;
(2)
Identify and eliminate the specific causes of such underutilization;
(3)
Identify and eliminate all employment practices which
have an adverse impact on minorities, women and others protected by applicable
law;
(4)
Replace such practices by others which are based on merit
and valid job qualifications;
(5)
Develop substantial applicant pools of validly qualified
minorities and women, by recruitment efforts and other means to ensure that
sufficient numbers of these groups are included to help reduce their underutilization;
(6)
Develop, through recruitment efforts and other measures,
applicant pools in which handicapped persons and Vietnam-era veterans are
represented equitably;
(7)
Project goals and timetables to include estimates of
the representation of minorities and women likely to result from the operation
of this affirmative action plan; and
(8)
Establish organizational structures and monitoring systems
which will assure effective operation of the affirmative action program, achievement
of its goals, and means for modification of the plan as needed.
C.
Nondiscrimination in public service.
(1)
The Town of Glocester reaffirms its policy on nondiscrimination,
on the basis of minority status, sex or other impermissible grounds, in the
provision of all services provided to members of the public by all agencies
and facilities of the Town.
(2)
The Town commits itself to a continuing program to assure
that unlawful discrimination does not occur in the service it renders to the
public and that those sectors of the public most affected by this policy be
kept informed of its contents.
A.
Through the policies and programs set forth in this plan,
the Town undertakes to comply fully with all applicable federal and state
laws relating to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and nondiscrimination
in public services.
B.
This plan specifically addresses the obligations of the
Town under the following laws and regulations:
(1)
Title VI and VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
(2)
Executive Order 11246, as amended;
(3)
Revised Order #4;
(4)
The Equal Pay Act of 1963;
(5)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
(6)
The Vietnam Era Veterans Rehabilitation Act of 1974;
(7)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
(8)
R.I.G.L. Chapter 28-5-5.
