HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2016-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AFFIRMING AN EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN; AND REPEALING
ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT OR IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH.
WHEREAS, Equal Opportunity for all of our citizens is a historic American ideal and it
is the policy of the City of Friendswood to maintain equal employment opportunity in the public
service positions of City government by considering job applications and employees for hiring
and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of
extraneous factors such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation and identity,
medical condition, age (40 and older), citizenship status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV,
disability(physical or mental) or political activities or affiliations, and;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of all our people that government be a leader in
demonstrating equal employment opportunity by doing more than mere passive prohibition of
discriminatory practices and by establishment of an equal employment opportunity program to
effectuate the principle of equal employment opportunity, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby establishes and reaffirms that the Equal
Employment Opportunity Program heretofore established and adopted by this Council be, and it
is hereby continued in effect and updated as shown more specifically on Exhibit "A" attached
hereto.
Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith
are, to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict,hereby repealed.
PASSED,APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this the 4t" day of Anrit,2016.
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Kevin M. Hol>� d
Mayor
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Melinda Welsh, TRMC ;® •`•
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
April 4, 2016
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT AND PURPOSE
The City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby establishes and reaffirms its commitment to
a clearly defined Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP). The purpose of this
Resolution is to assure equal employment opportunity to all persons and to attain to the fullest
extent reasonable and feasible of accomplishment by local government the elimination of
discrimination in employment practices.
The objective of this program is to ensure nondiscrimination in employment for all persons who
are considered for employment in the City of Friendswood. To achieve this, it is necessary that
each member of this organization understand the importance of the program and his/her
individual responsibility to contribute toward its maximum fulfillment.
EEO POLICY STATEMENT
The City of Friendswood is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal
Opportunity Program. The City of Friendswood's policy of equal employment opportunity
requires equal consideration and treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment,
testing, hiring, promotion, discipline, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation and identity,
medical condition, age (40 and older), citizenship status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV,
disability(physical or mental) or political activities or affiliations.
All employment decisions and personnel actions including those related to transfers,
compensation, benefits, layoffs and training shall be administered on the basis of individual
skills, knowledge and abilities in accordance with the principle of equal employment
opportunity. The feasibility of any necessary job accommodation will also be administered in
accordance with the same principle.
Retaliation against anyone who files or lodges a complaint of discrimination is expressly
prohibited.
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This Statement of Policy shall be posted in all City Departments and offices so that employees
and the public will have knowledge of the City of Friendswood commitment to equal
employment opportunity.
A. INTERNAL DISSEMINATION
1. The City of Friendswood's policy on equal employment opportunity and Federal
and State Notice of Equal Employment Opportunity are to be posted on
Department Bulletin boards at locations accessible to employees as well as the
public.
2. The policy statement shall be included in departmental personnel policies and
procedures manual, in the employee handbook and in employee publications.
3. A discussion of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies
shall be included in the orientation of all new employees. New employees will be
given a copy of the EEO Policy Statement and sign an acknowledgement of
receipt of the policy.
B. EXTERNAL DISSEMINATION
1. All recruiting sources will continue to be informed orally and in writing of the
City of Friendswood's equal employment opportunity policy.
2. The phase "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" will be used in all
recruitment publications. If pictures are utilized, those pictured will be
representative of the entire workforce.
3. All purchase orders, leases, and contracts covered by, or subject to Executive
Order 11246 (as amended) or its implementing rules and regulations will contain
an appropriate EEO clause therein(either by reference or its entirety).
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN
1. The City Council provides the policy direction and sets the tone which ultimately
determines success of the program.
2. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer) assists and advises
Human Resources, City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads. The EEO
Officer also insures the continuing day-to-day implementation and administration
of the City Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP).
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3. Head of Human Resources has the principal responsibility for developing and
maintaining the City's personnel system including recruitment/selection,
classification,payroll and equal employment opportunity.
4. Department Heads are the "appointing authorities". They are responsible for
hiring decisions, promotions, disciplinary actions and insuring the City and
departmental personnel policies and procedures are enforced. They are
responsible for carrying out these assignments in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Department Heads are responsible for creating a positive environment in which
Equal Employment Opportunity can succeed.
5. Managers/Supervisors are required to carry out their duties in directing, training,
monitoring, evaluating and disciplining subordinates without regard to non job
related factors. They are responsible for consistent application of discipline rules
and other personnel actions and procedures.
DATA COLLECTION/ANALYSIS
An information system will be maintained to provide the data and information necessary for
analysis and for the evaluation of progress in equal employment opportunity. The data will be
generated on a regular basis and will include, but not be limited to the following: current
workforce composition by race, sex, age, department, salary, classification and function, and
turnover data by department, classification, age, sex, and race.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The City EEO Officer is responsible for data collection and analysis, the monitoring and
evaluating of all employment process including the recruitment and selection process, for
compliance with EEO principles and City-wide EEOP.
The EEO Officer shall render, through Human Resources, an annual written report to the City
Council and the City Manager.
MERIT SYSTEM STANDARDS
All employment shall be effected in accordance with true merit system standards. It is not, and it
shall not be, a policy of the City of Friendswood to hire or promote on the basis of any quota
system. No person shall be hired for, or promoted to, any position except on the basis of bona
fide occupational qualifications.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer position will assist and advise Human
Resources in the implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The EEO
Officer will work closely with Department Heads, Human Resources, City Council and City
Manager's office "... to bring about necessary and reasonable revisions of employment
procedures to guarantee their consistency with true merit system of employment".
The EEO Officer shall oversee compliance and implementation of the EEO program including
but not limited to the following: complaint investigation and resolution, recruiting, adverse
impact,training, data analysis and reports, etc.
EEO Officer shall report to Human Resources.
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