HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-21; City Council; 3493; Affirmative action program adoptionCITY OF CARLSBAD
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Dept . Hd.
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AGENDA BILL NO. , 39 93
DATE: October 21 19 75-
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER C. Mgr. 5
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ADOPTION OF AFEIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
Statement of the Matter
The City Council considered this matter at its Work Session of September 23, 1975 and instructed staff to return it to the Council on a regular agenda. Tn accordance with the Council's request,
the Affirmative Action Program isj hereby, returned.
Council discussion on September 23, 1975 indicated approval with the exception of the appointing authority for the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. If Council adopts the attached resolution and plan, and desires Council appointed committee, it is recommended the City Manager be instructed-to prepare an appointing resolution and
return it to the council.
Exhibit:
Resolution No. 37d7 with Exhibit A
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 37b7 .
The staff will return with a resolution providing for Council
appointment of an Affirmitive Action Advisory Committee.
Counci 1 Acti6n
10-21-75 Resolution No. 3767, adopting an Affirmative Action Program for the
City of Carlsbad, was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3767
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad recognizes that an affirmative
ction policy is proper and;
WEEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to provide equal
lpportunity for all persons and;
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad recognizes that the mere prohi-
lition of discriminatory practices in recruitment may not assure
qual opportunity in employment and;
WHEREAS, it is necessary that good faith efforts be directed
.o assure equal opportunity in selection, transfer, promotion,
.raining, and benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
ity of Carlsbad, California does hereby adopt the Affirmative
.ction Plan attached herein as Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
arlsbad City Council held on the 21St day of October, 1975, by the
ollowing vote, to wit:
AYES : Councilnien Chase, Lewis and Councilwoman Casler.
NOES : None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Frazee and Skotnicki.
ROBERT C. FRAZEE, Mayor LEVIS L. CHASF, \/ice !layor
TTEST :
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3767 EXHIBIT A, Resolution No.
4 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
PURPOSE.
The purpose of this plan is to provide policy guidance and
direction for the implementation of an Affirmative Action
Program for the City of Carlsbad.
GOAL.
The goal of this plan is to eliminate disparities existing between the minority composition of the City work force and
the population of the City. This goal shall be reached in
increments over a period of seven years with the intent of
eliminating disparities at the rate of 12.5% per year.
DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this plan, the following
apply:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Affirmative Action. Affirmative Action
as those positive methods through which
opportunities for minority citizens are
the City of Carlsbad.
definitions shall
shall be defined
employment
made available by
Minority. Minority shall be generally defined as those
citizens of ethnic or racial origin who are described as
black, Spanish surnamed Americans, Asian Americans,
American Indians, women and any other minorities not
otherwise specified by category.
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Affirmative Action Officer. The Affirmative Action Officer
for the City of Carlsbad shall be the City Manager.
City Work Force. City work force shall be defined as a
composition of all regular, permanent City employees of
the City of Carlsbad, California.
Population. Population shall be defined as the population
of the city of Carlsbad as reflected in the most recent
census conducted within the corporate limits within the
City of Carlsbad.
IMPLEMENTATION PHASES.
The implementation of this program shall be accomplished in
four phases as described below;
A. Phase I shall be the adoption of this plan and its
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B.
C.
I).
implementation and administration by the Affirmative
Action Officer.
Phase I1 shall be the selection, appointment and convening
of an Affirmative Action Advisory Committee.
Phase I11 shall be the report, review, and amendment of
this plan as recommended by the Affirmative Action Advisory
Committee.
Phase IV shall be the administration and implementation
of the amended Affirmative Action Plan.
V. FtESPONSIBILITIES .
A. Affirmative Action Officer. The Affirmative Action Officer shall have the following responsibilities for the adminis- tration and implementation of the City's Affirmative Action
Program.
1.
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3.
4.
He shall be responsible for the administration of the Affirmative Action Program as it relates to
employment, training and employment of minorities.
The establishment and maintenance of an active recruiting program to achieve the goals and purpose
of this program.
The analyzation of position specifications to insure
that artificial barriers are eliminated.
The analyzation of examinations, the issuance of such
administrative orders, directives, or memoranda as
are required to implement the Affirmative Action Program.
B. The Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. The Affirmative
Action Advisory Committee shall be responsible for the
following :
1.
2.
3.
4.
The convening of the Committee, the selection of a
Chairman, and the establishment of a regular meeting
schedule.
The validation of the minority population of the City
Work Force'and of the minority population existing in
the City of Carlsbad. The establishment of the percentage of disparities
which exist between the City Work Force and the minority population of the City of Carlsbad.
The review of this Affirmative Action Plan and
VI.
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recommendation for amendments. Such action will
be accomplished within a period of one year following
the enactment of this plan.
ACTION.
This plan shall be implemented immediately upon enactment
of Resolution No. 3767
of Carlsbad.
by the City Council of the City