AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

SEA-MC tit. 4, ch. 4.80

in effect

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.80.010 Title.

4.80.010 - Title. This chapter shall be entitled "The Affirmative Action Plan Ordinance." (Ord. 109112 § 1, 1980.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.80.020 Policy

4.80.020 - Policy It is the policy of the City to provide a workplace for its employees that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, caste, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, an individual's actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes as defined in Section 14.04.030, or the presence of any disability. It is also the policy of the City to take strong affirmative action to remedy the effects of past discrimination against minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and older workers, and to avoid practices that are suspect and capable of abuse or that have an adverse impact on the opportunities of such groups where it reasonably can to produce an efficient system. By doing so, the City will then be able to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all qualified persons and obtain a workforce in which such groups are fairly represented. (Ord. No. 126767, § 4, 2023; Ord. 126649, § 4, 2022; Ord. 126514, § 4, 2021; Ord. 119628, § 23, 1999; Ord. 109112, § 2, 1980.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.80.030 Findings.

4.80.030 - Findings. A. The City Council has considered the analysis of the City's present and past employment practices contained in the Appendix of the attached Affirmative Action Plan, incorporated in this chapter by reference, [12] and other materials presented to it and previously before it relative to the need for affirmative action, and finds that affirmative action to improve the progress of such groups and remove impediments to their employment opportunities within the City continues to be necessary and proper. B. The City Council recognizes that two (2) Washington State Superior Courts have already found certain of the City's past practices to be discriminatory against minorities and have determined not only that affirmative action within the City was necessary but was required under the circumstances evidenced as late as 1976 to eliminate the effects of such practices, and that those decisions were affirmed on appeal in Lindsay v. Seattle, 86 Wn.2d 698, 548 P.2d 320 (1976) and Maehren et al. v. Seattle, et al., 92 Wn.2d 480, 599 P.2d 1255 (1979). (Ord. 109112 § 3, 1980.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.80.040 Plan adopted.

4.80.040 - Plan adopted. The "Affirmative Action Plan" attached to Ordinance 109112 [13] incorporated in this chapter by reference, is adopted. City officials and employees will act in accordance with the duties and procedures set forth in the adopted plan. (Ord. 109112 § 4, 1980.)

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