RESOLUTION NO. 2005-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON. READOPTING AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF ASHLAND AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1993-17.

RECITALS:

A. The goal of equal opportunity for all has long been expressed as the American ideal. The City of Ashland functioning through all organizational levels, affirms its responsibility to its citizens to provide the opportunity for full and equal participation of women and minorities in all employment opportunities offered by the City.

B. The goal of the City of Ashland's Affirmative Action Policy is to break down old patterns of segregation and disparity in order to overcome the effects of past or present practices, polices, or other barriers to equal employment opportunity and eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

C. Compliance with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation and policies support organizational change and growth while enhancing diversity and cultural competency in the workforce and providing a better opportunity for the City to understand and meet the needs of its diverse citizens.

D. The Policy of the City of Ashland, Oregon is to provide equal employment opportunities for all persons from all segments of the population without discrimination as to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification; with particular emphasis on minorities and women. Ashland's policy is a positive one and consistent with State and Federal Laws and orders.

THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL resolves as follows:

SECTION 1 - The attached Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program is adopted as the policy and program of the City of Ashland.

SECTION 2 - The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer is directed to forward copies of this resolution to all City Department Heads.

SECTION 3 - The duties and responsibilities allocated within this plan are intended solely for the internal guidance of the City of Ashland. Nothing in this plan creates, authorizes or intends to create or authorize any past or future private right of action by any individual, group of individuals, organization or corporation alleging non-compliance with this plan or seeking compliance with this plan.

SECTION 4 - Resolution No. 1993-17 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON, ADOPTING AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FO RTHE CITY OF ASHLAND" is repealed.

SECTION 5 - This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.

This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.090 duly

PASSED and ADOPTED this ______day of ______, 2005:
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder

SIGNED and APPROVED this ______day of ______, 2005:
John W. Morrison, Mayor

Reviewed as to form:
Michael W. Franell, City Attorney