Sec. 2-572. - Functions.
The office of employee relations, under the direction of the city manager or designee will be responsible for the following functions:
(1) Equal employment opportunity division:
a. Implements and monitors an equal employment opportunity program in accordance with the guidelines established by federal legislation;
b. Works closely with city departments to ensure that city employees and applicants for employment with the city have an opportunity to express complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or national origin. A complaint filed with the equal employment opportunity office will prompt immediate investigations with findings reported to the city manager's designee. Findings also will be relayed to the complainant and other persons officially involved. When it is determined that a violation has occurred, the corrective action will be taken without undue delay and will be monitored to ensure compliance;
c. Provides counseling as to fair employment practice provisions of law to city employees, applicants for employment with the city, and supervisors of all levels of management. Assists the city training officer, as required, to acquaint city employees with the equal employment opportunity program;
d. Insures that assistance is available to aid city employees who may lack the skill to submit a written complaint;
e. Is responsible to establish an interview technique and checklist to assure a thorough and complete investigation of all written complaints.
(Ord. No. 2013-09-05-0577, § 1, 9-5-13)
