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discriminatory actions defined in the H.U.D. Regulations at 24 C.F.R. 570.601(b)(1 -3), as amended, and shall take such affirmative and corrective actions as are required -by the Regulations at C.F.R. 570.601(b)(4), as amended. These requirements are summarized in the following paragraphs. B. Program Benefit. The AGENCY shall not discriminate against any resident of the project service area by denying benefit from or participation in any block grant funded activity on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI, as amended; Civil Rights Act of 1968; Development Act of 1974, as amended). C. Fair Housing. The AGENCY shall take necessary and appropriate actions to prevent discrimination in federal assisted housing and lending practices related to loans insured or guaranteed by the federal government. (Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VII, as amended; Executive Order 11063, as amended). D. Employment. 1) In all solicitations under this Agreement, the AGENCY shall state that all qualified applicants will be considered for employment. The words "equal opportunity employer" in advertisements shall constitute compliance with this section. 2) The AGENCY shall not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment in connection with this Agreement because of age, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, except when there is a bona fide occupational limitation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training. (Executive Order 11246 as amended) 3) To the greatest extent feasible, the AGENCY shall provide training and employment opportunities for lower income residents within the area served by block grant assisted projects (Section 3, Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, as amended) in accordance with the requirements of the Ramsey County Section 3 Plan. As appropriate, the Section 3 Clause, a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment A and made a part hereof, shall be included in contracts between the AGENCY and contractors and subcontractors. E. Contractors and Suppliers 1) No contractor, subcontractor, union or vendor engaged in any activity under this Agreement shall discriminate in -10-