(a) It is the policy of the city to provide EEO to all persons without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, age, disability or national origin, and to promote the full realization of EEO through a positive and continuing program. The city shall enact policies which reflect compliance to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, The Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Executive Orders 4141 and 11246, which eliminate any and all restrictions, if any, based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications and assignments, working conditions, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and any other aspects of employment. This policy will apply to all departments, boards, districts and agencies of the City of Richmond.

(b) It is the intent of the city in the implementation of this policy to provide opportunities for minorities and females at all job levels through upgrading and recruiting actions. Furthermore, it is the city’s policy to coordinate the Affirmative Action Program in such a manner as to encourage all employees, including minority and female employees, to advance to their fullest potential.

(c) It shall be the policy of the city to make known its Affirmative Action Program to all those who deal with the city. (Res. 15-1977; Ord. 1-1985)

(d) The City of Richmond, including its departments, boards, districts, and agencies shall also not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in the providing of services. (Ord. 1-1985)