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RESOLUTION NO. 364
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA ESTABLISH-
ING A FAIR PRACTICES POLICY REGARDING EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
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WHEREAS it is the policy of the City of Tukwila to
promote and afford equal treatment and service to all citizens
and assure equal employment opportunity based on ability and
fitness to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, physical handicap or age, and
WHEREAS This policy shall apply to every aspect of
employment practices, employee treatment and public contract,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
That the following guidelines are established and shall
be the governing policy for all departments of the City of Tukwila:
Section 1. EMPLOYMENT. Recruiting, hiring and appoint-
ment practices shall be conducted solely on the basis of ability
and fitness without regard to race, color, creed, national origin,
sex, physical handicap or age.
Section 2. PROMOTION. Promotion, downgrading, layoff,
discharge and interdepartmental transfer shall be dependent on
individual performance and work force needs without regard to race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, physical handicap or age, and,
whenever applicable, in agreement and in compliance with governing
Civil Service Laws and Regulations.
Section 3. TRAINING. All on- the -job training and city
supported educational opportunities shall be administered without
discrimination to encourage the fullest development of individual
interests and aptitudes.
Section 4. SERVICE AND EMPLOYEE CONDUCT. The City
shall deal fairly and equitably with all citizens it serves and
all persons it employs. City departments shall maintain the policy
that no city facility shall be used in the furtherance of any dis-
criminatory practice. Each official and employee shall be re-
sponsible to carry out the intent and provisions of this policy.
Section 5. COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS.
The City shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with all
organizations and commissions concerned with fair practices
and equal opportunity employment. Such organizations include
but are not limited to, the State Human Rights Commission, the
Seattle Human Rights Commission, Seattle Women's Commission
and the Seattle Technical Advisory Committee on Aging.
Section 6. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM. To facili-
tate equitable representation within the city work force and
assure equal employment opportunity of minorities and women in
City Government, an Affirmative Action Program shall be ini-
tiated and maintained by the City of Tukwila. It shall be the
responsibility and duty of all City officials and department
heads to carry out the policies, guidelines and corrective
measures as set forth by this program.
Section 7. CONTRACTORS' OBLIGATION. Contractors,
subcontractors and suppliers conducting business with the City
of Tukwila shall affirm and subscribe to the Fair Practices and
Non Discrimination policies set forth therein.
Section 8. POSTING OF POLICY. Copies of this policy
shall be distributed to all City employees, shall appear in all
operational documentations of the City, including hid calls, and
shall be prominently displayed in all City facilities.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, And approved by the Mayor at a regular meeting
thereof this 20th day of August 1973
Frank Todd Mayor
Shirlee Kinney City Clerk