It is the policy of the mayor and city council to provide equal employment opportunity
in city government for all qualified persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment
because of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran's status or national origin; and to promote the full realization
of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program in each department
and agency of the city government. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every
aspect of city employment, policy and practice.