E.E.O.C. Statement

Statement of Policy and Program of Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Program

STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROGRAM OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The purpose of this program is to insure the promotion of equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability. It shall be the policy of LYNX to provide equal opportunity to all applicants for employment and to administer all personnel practices such as recruitment, selection, training, promotion, termination, transfers, layoffs, compensation, benefits and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, religion, or disability. It is the policy of LYNX that:

1. No practice, activity, policy or decision which discriminates against an individual or group on the basis of race, color, age, nationality, creed, sex or disability shall be allowed to stand.

2. Affirmative action will be taken to identify the areas where minorities and women are underutilized, and a vigorous effort will be made to correct employment imbalances. All decisions in regard to recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and termination’s will be made in a manner in which they will further the principles of equal employment opportunity and the achievement of the established affirmative action goals.

3. These policies shall be applied to all aspects of recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, upgrading, promotion, retention, transfer, and working conditions of all employees.

4. Goals will be established in all categories of employment to achieve minority employment balance that reflects the availability of minorities in the labor market. Supervisory and management personnel will be evaluated on their compliance with this program and their ability to achieve the established goals. The purpose of LYNX's commitment to such goals as to minority employment balance is to meet its affirmative action obligations under the equal opportunity clause of its grant contract with the Federal Transit Administration. This commitment is not intended and shall not be used to discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee.

5. Race, Color, creed, nationality, age, sex or disability shall not be a criterion on how transit service is provided to the public. Service shall be provided in a non-discriminatory manner.

6. Management will evaluate and monitor the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and adhere to the administration of the policy and program.

7. Successful implementation of LYNX's EEO Program will provide positive benefits to the Commission through fuller utilization and development of previously underutilized human resources.

This program is action oriented and will be reevaluated and revised when necessary. The LYNX commitment to a realistic Affirmative Action Program has as its foundation the designation of Desna Hunte, as the Manager of Compliance who is dedicated to the philosophy and policy of this program. If any employee or applicant has a problem or concern in any matter relating to an equal opportunity practice or procedure, please contact her at (407) 254-6117.