200.01 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The Authority’s program for equal employment opportunity is the written commitment to ensure equality of opportunity in its own employment practices as well as for its vendors, contractors and suppliers.

Specifically, it is the policy of the Authority that all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, appointments, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and educational opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, provided said disability does not inhibit essential job performance. Further, it is the Authority’s intent to comply with appropriate Federal and State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the treatment of minorities, women, disabled persons, and Vietnam-era veterans in all facets of the Authority’s activities.

Direct responsibility for development and implementation of the Authority’s Equal Opportunity Program lies with the Deputy General Manager, Human Resources and Business Development, who reports to the CEO, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer. However, all administrative personnel and supervisors are expected to cooperate in this effort, and their performance relative to ensuring equal employment opportunity will be evaluated just as their performance is in other areas of responsibility.