AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT <br /> i <br /> The objective of the City's Affirmative Action program is to have the City work force reflect the <br /> ~ diversity of the population we serve. In addition, the City strives to have participation by all <br /> groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities, in all job categories. <br /> Where there is under-representation on the City's work force of any population group for which <br /> ~ the law requires Affirmative Action, the City is committed to taking affirmative steps to correct <br /> the problem. <br /> In order to achieve a balanced applicant pool from which to make hiring decisions, the City may <br /> I recruit beyond the metropolitan service area. It is not the intent of the City's Affirmative Action <br /> j program or policy to mirror the diversity of recruitment areas beyond the metropolitan area. <br /> I <br /> The City is committed to having an employment environment that provides equal opportunities <br /> to all applicants and employees. All terms, conditions, benefits, and privileges of employment <br /> with the City apply to all employees regardless of ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, color, <br /> national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, familial status or source of income. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> i <br /> J' arlson <br /> City Manager, pro tem <br /> <br />