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EXHIBIT B RESOLUTION NO. 116 - 1988 RESOLL7I'ION OF AFFERMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT WHEREAS, the City of Fridley City Council acknowledges that equal opportunity employment for all persons is a fundamental human value; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley does promote and encourage full realization of human rights within City employment; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, declares that artificial barriers to employment, pursuant to M.S. 363.03, are unfair discriminatory practices; and WHEREAS, under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Section 363.073, businesses or firms which (a) have more than 20 full-time employees in Minnesota at any time during the previous 12 months, and (b) bid on State contract for goods and services in excess of $50,000 must have a Certificate of Compliance issued by the Ccatanissioner of the Department of Human Rights. Certificates are issued to businesses or firms that have an Affirmative Action Plan approved by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for the employment of minorities, women and disabled persons; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley intends to reinforce Federal merit standard principles and concepts by assuring that all segments of society have an opportunity to enter public service on the basis of open competition and advance according to individual ability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fridley City Council reaffirms and declares the Affirmative Action Program of Fridley, dated December 19, 1988, to the extent that such declaration is reasonable and realistic and is not in conflict with applicable laws of State or Federal authorities: DECLARATION OF POLICY OF AFFIRMATIVE ?LTIC2 The City of Fridley acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human value. Consequently, it is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity in employment and personnel management for all persons; to provide access to, admission to, full utilization and benefit of training and promotional opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, handicap or disability; and to otherwise promote full realization of human rights within the City to the extent permitted by law. To implement this policy, the City of Fridley requires that every person making application for, currently employed by, or applying for future vacancies in the employ of the City of Fridley will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without discrimination or favor. In furtherance of this policy, the City of Fridley establishes an Affirmative Action Plan, providing for and assuring fair and equitable treatment in all phases-of public employment, including selection, compensation, benefits, training opportunities, promotions, transfers, layoffs, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The concept of this affirmative action policy is consistent and fundamental to the maintenance of effective equal opportunity and shall be implemented as an integral part of the • City of Fridley's personnel system.