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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
I. PURPOSE:
A. To provide equal employment for all, regardless of race, color, sex,
age, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, affectional
or sexual orientation.
B. To communicate the facilities commitment to equality
for all employees with regard to recruitment, selection appointment,
promotion, training, discipline and all areas related to employment as
mandated by Executive Order No. 61.
C. To enforce facilities philosophy that sexual harassment
is unacceptable conduct and will not be condoned.
II. PROCEDURE:
A. New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Facilities maintain a Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs Affirmative Action Plan that is revised
and updated every two years. The plan identifies problem areas, goals,
responsibilities and target dates.
B. Monitoring and evaluation of Affirmative Action Plan
compliance will be the joint responsibility of the Affirmative Action
Officer and the Personnel Office. Specifically, these responsibilities
include the following:
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1. Annual work force evaluation, problem
identification, development, review and adding input to the
Department's Affirmative Action Plan.
2. Communication of EEO Policy.
3. Coordination and monitoring Affirmative Action implementation
and regularly reporting to the Affirmative Action Office of the
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C. All department heads are responsible for Affirmative Action
implementation in their respective areas. They are to familiarize
themselves with the Affirmative Action Plan and will be responsible for
implementation of action items as noted in the goals set for their
respective department.
D. It is expected that personnel in the following
categories will be familiar with Affirmative Action objectives and
goals, and fulfill their responsibilities as noted below:
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1. Chief Executive Officer:
a. Ensure that department heads are aware of and adhere to
Affirmative Action guidelines.
b. Ensure discussion of this policy in In-Service Training
Programs.
2. Department Heads and assistants with hiring
authority:
a. Ensure that any and all decisions made regarding employment
transactions are free of any of the influencing factors
prohibited by Executive Order No. 61.
b. Each supervisor is responsible and accountable for helping to
meet the Affirmative Action goals at the New Jersey Veterans'
Memorial Home Facilities.
3. Affirmative Action Representatives:
a. Ensure that pertinent personnel are kept aware of changes to
modifications in Affirmative Action Programs by disseminating
all applicable information.
b. Acts in an advisory capacity to all levels of personnel with
regard to Affirmative Action Programs.
c. Assists in the design and implementation of programs as
necessary and in the review and revision of policies,
procedures, and practices with impact on protected classes.
d. Hears and attempts resolution of complaints of discrimination
with notification to the Divisional Affirmative Action Officer.
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Revised: November 1996
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - 48-03-001
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