Every several years the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee completes an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for the County. The Board of Supervisors last approved the 1999-2001 plan in April 1999. The purpose of the plan is to: · Reaffirm the County's philosophy and commitment to equal employment opportunity efforts in its employment practices. · Promote a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, · Eliminate unnecessary, arbitrary or artificial practices that affect applicants and employees, · Provide opportunities for career development and advancement for all employees, and · Recommend recruitment, retention and career development strategies to support the County's diversity and community we serve.
As a result of collaborative efforts between recruitment analysts, the County Manager, department heads and EEO advisory committee members, several accomplishments of the 1999-2001 plan are highlighted: · Outreach efforts have been instituted to enhance recruitment efforts including on-line applications, Public Service Announcements, and the Employee Referral program. · The County's non-discrimination policy was updated and distributed to every current and newly hired County employee, including procedures on resolving or filing a complaint.
The EEO Committee conducted a survey of all managers and supervisors within the professional category of Officials and Administrators to evaluate successful career development strategies. |