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ORDINANCE N0. 12,915
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NON-
DISCRIMINATORY AND EQUAL EMPLOY-
MENT PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock is committed to the concept of
equal employment opportunity without regard to non -merit factors as
race, color, sex, national origin, age and political and regligious
opinions or affiliation, and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock believes that this commitment
should be supported by positive practical efforts to employ minority
group members and women on a non - discriminatory basis,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. It shall be the policy of the City of Little Rock to
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comply with the non - discrimination provisions of all State and Federal
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laws and regulations, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, by
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assuring that efforts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifi-
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p SECTION 2. It shall be the policy of the City of Little Rock
a_ that all other personnel actions including regular compensation, benefits,
transfers, layoffs, training, education and tuition assistance will be
conducted without regard to race, color, sex,'political or religious
opinions or affiliations, national origin, age, or physical disabilities
except where age, sex or physical requirements constitute bona fide occu-
pational qualifications.
SECTION 3. It shall be :the policy of the City of Little Rock to
affirmatively seek solutions to problems of equal employment opportunity
within its City government and all employees and potential employees shall
be informed of their civil rights including the right to complain regarding
employment and personnel practices.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, Department Heads, and all persons responsible
for employment and personnel practices are directed to:
(a) Exercise judgement in the implementation of this policy and
not employ tactics designed to circumvent its spirit and intent,
(b) Assure that all employees under their supervision are informed
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of this policy and procedures to be used for identifying dis-
criminatory practices,
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(c) Assure that all supervisors under their jurisdiction are
thoroughly familiar with the requirements for equal employ-
ment opportunity,
(d) Develop and maintain affirmative action plans for their areas
of responsibility including the establishment of goals and
timetables for accomplishment
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be on full force and effect from
and after its. passage,
PASSED: April 2, 1974
Attest:
Cio Clerk
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Mayor