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• • • • TO: ;embers of the Charter Review Commission SUBJECT: Proposed .men3ment to the County Charter regarding Sec. 5-1.4 Powers, Duties and Functions (of the Mayor) The Committee on the Status of women is concerned that the County Charter presently does not contain a pr ovi si On that addresses equal employment opportunity. The Committee therefore is requesting that the Members of the Charter Review Commission consider a proposed amendment to the Charter under Sec. 5-1.4, the Powers, Duties and Functions of the Mayor, namely, "to assure that each department complies with all of the policy statements and the intent of the , County's Equal Employment Opportunity program." - The rationale for the proposed amendment is as follows: _ • 1. The legal mandate for equal em-3loyment opportunity exists through applicable Federal and State laws and Orders as listed on the " attachment entitled Federal, State, County Laws, Provisions Related to Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action. 2. In Resolution 251, dated April 15,1978, the County Council voted to adopt the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Program. As stated in the Proram, it is the policy of the County to provide equal employment opportunities in all matters of employ- ment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, or any other circumstances other than merit or qualification. 3. Inclusion of the proposed amendment would affiim the County's official commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and its pollicy of non- di sc ri mi n ati on. 4. Inclusion would also be a means of making the general public as well as County of Hawaii employees aware that Equal Employri::ent Opportunity is the policy of the County of Hawaii and that its e_n=orcement is ultimately the respons billty of the Mayor.