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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 39-93 - 7/27/1993 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN ADOPTEDResolution No. 39-93 A'RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE WHEREAS, it is the policy of the United States Government to insure the maximum participation of all available workers in production, regardless of race, creed, sex,.age, color, religion, national origin, disability (following the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act), or ancestry; and Whereas, it is the firm belief that the democratic way of life within the Nation can be defended successfully only with help and support of all groups within its borders, including the Village of Elk Grove Village, by eliminating possible discrimination in public and private employment; and WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Village of Elk Grove Village to provide equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons; and WHEREAS, the Village of Elk Grove Village has endorsed on Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Affirmative Action Program to provide equal employment opportunities, and reaffirms this policy and declares its commitment to support equal employment opportunities through an Affirmative Action Plan, which is attached to and part of this Resolution, by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the corporate authorities of the Village of Elk Grove Village, in furtherance of this democratic objective, have enacted on the 27th day of July, 1993, that it is an unlawful practice for any Department Office or Commission to refuse to employ or to discharge any person, otherwise qualified, on account of race, creed, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability (following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act), or ancestry; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in order to make the citizens of Elk Grove Village aware of the Equal Employment Opportunity policies of the Village of Elk Grove Village, the Village Board of Trustees has designated the Village Manager as the chief enforcement officer to investigate EEO complaints, adjudicate offenders and disseminate information pertaining to EEO policies and Affirmative Action. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois: Section 1. That the Affirmative Action Plan attached hereto is hereby adopted. Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. PASSED this 27th day of July 1993. APPROVED this 27th day of July 1993. Dennis J. Gallitano Village President ATTEST: Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Village of Elk Grove Village I. Equal Employment Policy It is the policy of the Village of Elk Grove Village to practice equal opportunity in all employment policies and practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, transfer, compensation, and privileges. This policy shall be carried out for all employees regardless of race, creed, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability (following the requirements of the Americans,With Disabilities Act), or ancestry. II. General Objectives of the Affirmative Action Plan A. To establish, maintain, and implement an Affirmative Action Plan which promotes equal opportunity in every aspect of employment. B. To prevent occurrence of arbitrary discriminatory practice relating to employment or access to promotion within the Village of Elk Grove Village. III. Affirmative Action Plan The following actions are or will be taken in order to implement the equal opportunity employment practices of the 'Village of Elk Grove Village Police Department. A. The President and Board of Trustees have determined that the Village's employment and promotion practices shall be based on opportunities and qualifications to perform duties and responsibilities. B. An Affirmative Action Officer, who shall be the Personnel Officer, will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Affirmative Action Program. Toward that end, 'the following duties shall be performed: 1. Determine the degree to which goals and objectives of the Plan have been obtained, and advise the Village Manager of the progress. 2. Assist in the identification and solution of problems in fulfilling the program. 3. Design and administer auditing and reporting systems including the maintenance of a log of applicants. 4. Serve as a liaison between the Village and external enforcement agencies. 5. Keep management informed of the latest developments in the equal opportunity area. IV U VI 6. Evaluate the program at least semi-annually and initiate corrective measures where necessary. 7. Provide an effective communication and educational program on the requirements and progress of the Affirmative Action Plan. B. Assist all Department Head in implementing and maintaining the program. C. Each Department Head is hereby assigned the responsibility of implementing and maintaining the Plana D. As vacancies occur in positions other than those in the lowest pay ranges, every attempt is and will continue to be made to fill them by promotion of present employees. E. The Village does use its personnel rules and policies regarding benefits, employment, promotion and rates of pay on a non- discriminatory basis. F. The Village does within its financial and budgetary limitations make training and educational opportunities available to permanent employees on a non-discriminatory basis .for individual . and organization benefit. Specific Goals In order to decrease any deficiencies, Elk Grove Village will perform such activities to encourage and increase the interest of women and those in the "other" race category. This will be done through the use of advertising and directing recruiting efforts toward those groups. It is recognized, however, that there are many variable factors which could affect the attainment of this goal, such as the need for personnel, turnovers, hiring freezes, and the availability of applicants who are interested and qualified for employment. Work Force Recruitment Area There shall also be a strive to seek qualified applicants from a much larger geographic area as well as from colleges, universities, and social organizations where women and those in the "other" race category congregate. Implementation The Affirmative Action Plan is effective immediately upon its adoption by the President and Board of Trustees.