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Receive the Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission's 2015 Annual Report.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive the Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission's 2015 Annual Report.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission, then referred to as the Affirmative Action Advisory Commission, was established pursuant to Resolution No. 72-274, dated July 11, 1972. The Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission is a diverse Commission comprised of members representing each Supervisorial District, employee labor groups, Department Heads Council, and community-based organizations.
The Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission is responsible for: 1) advising and making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding matters relating to equal opportunity as part of the County's Equal Opportunity Plan; 2) reviewing and making recommendations regarding the progress of Department Plans in hiring and promotions of women and minorities in furtherance of the County Equal Opportunity Plan's goals for equal opportunities; 3) reviewing the County's recruitment, testing, selection and promotion procedures, and recommending changes where needed; and 4) holding meetings with Department Heads, appropriate employee groups, and community groups.
As a Commission of the County of Monterey, the Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission is required to submit an Annual Report, which reflects the Commission's activities and accomplishments for the past year.
The Equal Opportunity Advisory Commission has two standing committees which have specific responsibilities. As such, they are required to prepare an Annual Report for their respective committees. These reports are attached to the Annual Report as Attachment A and Attachment B.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel reviewed and approved the report.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact to receive this report.
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