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Document: RES 88-045 A RESOLUTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN
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RESOLUTION 88-045
• A RESOLUTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT
WHEREAS, the St. Anthony City Council acknowledges that equal
opportunity employment for all persons is a fundamental human
value; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony 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 a State contract for goods or services in excess
of $50,000 must have a Certificate of Compliance issued by the
Commissioner 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.
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony 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 St. Anthony City Council
reaffirms and declares the Affirmative Action Program of St*.
Anthony, dated -November 22, 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 ACTION
The City of St. Anthony 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, religion, national origin, sex, age, 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 St. Anthony requires that every person making
• application for, currently employed by, or applying for future
Vacancies in the employ of the City of St. Anthony will be
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considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without
discrimination or favor. In furtherance of this policy, the City
of St. Anthony 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, lay-offs 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 St. Anthony's
personnel system.
In the interest of advancing the goal of open competition and
equal opportunity in employment, the City undertakes the
responsibility for communicating its affirmative action policy to
those from whom it purchases products and services.
The City of St. Anthony has appointed Susan VanderHeyden,
Affirmative Action Officer, to manage the Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Program. Her responsibilities
will include monitoring all Equal Employment Opportunity
activities and reporting the effectiveness of this Affirmative
Action Program, as required by Federal State and Local agencies.
If any employee or applicant for employment believes he/she has
• been discriminated against, please contact Susan VanderHeyden,
Affirmative Action Officer, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony,
MN 55418 or call 789-8881.
Employees and applicants are protected from coercion,
intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a
complaint or assisting in an investigation under the Minnesota
Human Rights Act. II
Adopted this day of moo em k e r , 1988.
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Deputy Cefty Clerk
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Reviewed for administration: '
City Manager
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