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CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ITS FAIR PRACTICES POLICY IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A PLAN
APPROVED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
_WHEREAS, the City of Renton has heretofore established a Fair
Practices Policy; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and in the public interest to
amend such policyin order to establish aplan approved bythe
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Washington State Human Rights Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable to adopt such a policy, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I . That certain Fair Practices Policy, as amended,
a true copy of which is attached hereto, labeled Exhibit "A" and
made a part hereof as if fully set forth, is hereby adopted and
established as the City of Renton' s Fair Practices Policy.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of October , 1996 .
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Manly k ie'etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of October , 1996 .
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Jesse H. Tanner, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 3229
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. War City Attorney
RES .548 : 9/17/96 :as .
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RESOLUTION NO. 3229
EXIT 'A'
CITY OF RENTON
SUMMARY OF FAIR PRACTICES POLICY
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3229
It is the policy of the City of Renton to promote and provide equal treatment and service to all citizens and to
ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic
background, gender, marital status, religion, age or disability, when the City of Renton can reasonably
accommodate the disability, of employees and applicants for employment and fair, non-discriminatory
treatment to all citizens. All departments of the City of Renton shall adhere to the following guidelines:
(1) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - The City of Renton will ensure all employment related
activities including recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, training, retention and
separation are conducted in a manner which is based on job-related criteria which does not
discriminate against women, minorities and other protected classes. Human resources
decisions will be in accordance with individual performance, staffing requirements, governing
civil service rules, and labor contract agreements.
(2) COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS= The City of Renton will
cooperate fully with all organizations and commissions organized to promote fair practices
and equal opportunity in employment.
(3) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN - The City of Renton Affirmative Action Plan and Equal
Employment Program will be maintained and administered to facilitate equitable
representation with the City work force and to assure equal employment opportunity to all. It
shall be the responsibility of elected officials, the Mayor, the Affirmative Action Officer,
department administrators, managers, supervisors, Contract Compliance Officers and all
employees to carry out the policies, guidelines and corrective measures set forth in the
Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Program.
(4) CONTRACTORS' OBLIGATIONS - Contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and
suppliers conducting business with the City of Renton shall affirm and subscribe to the Fair
Practices and Non-discrimination policies set forth by the law and in the City's Affirmative
Action Plan and Equal Employment Program.
Copies of this policy shall be distributed to all City employees, shall appear in all operational documentation
of the City,including bid calls, and shall be prominently displayed in appropriate city facilities.
CONCURRED IN by the City Council of the City of RENTON, Washington,this 7 tlday of October, 1996.
CITY OF RENTON: RENTON CITY COUNCIL:
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yor Council President
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