The City is committed to the principles of equal employment and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and providing for equal employment opportunities in the workplace. As part of that commitment, the City seeks to maintain a work environment which is free from harassment and discrimination based on sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. 

The City is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, dismissal from employment and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Any complaints or concerns of discrimination should be reported to the City’s Human Resources Department.

The City will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination or harassment, or any violation of this policy, in a confidential manner to the extent reasonably practicable, and will take appropriate corrective action when warranted. 

The City prohibits retaliation against any employee who files a complaint of unlawful discrimination or any employee who participates in an investigation of any such claim. Concerns of retaliation should be reported to Human Resources immediately.