HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO REVISE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA'S EEO POLICY STATEMENT GEORGIA
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO REVISE
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA'S EEO POLICY STATEMENT
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia's Compliance Department - Equal Employment Opportunity
Division recommends the revision of the current language of the Augusta, Georgia EEO Policy to
include prohibiting gender stereotyping for Augusta, Georgia employees;
WHEREAS,the Augusta,Georgia EEO Policy states Augusta,Georgia as an Equal Opportunity
Employer, that values and respects the diversity of our employees, directors, consultants,
representatives, suppliers,vendors, customers, and communities;
WHEREAS, the Augusta, Georgia EEO Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment of
protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
WHEREAS, the Augusta, Georgia EEO Policy provides equal employment opportunities
regardless of race,color,religion,national origin, sex, age,disability,military service or status,veteran
status, citizenship status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law;
WHEREAS, there is a need to expand the Augusta, Georgia EEO Policy so as to broaden the sex
discrimination definition to include acts of gender stereotyping and to prohibit discrimination based
upon gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE COMMISSION OF AUGUSTA,GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES
to support revisions to Augusta, Georgia's EEO Policy so as to prohibit gender stereotyping for
Augusta, Georgia employees in the areas of gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual
orientation.
THIS RESOLUTION supersedes any other previous resolutions, proclamations, or directives in
conflict. THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until such time
as the Commission rescinds it.
Duly adopted this 1'day of ` lirl e. , 2018.
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