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Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Kim Shanklin, Chief People Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Kenya Fail, Civil Rights Compliance Manager |
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TITLE:
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UTA Policy - UTA.01.07 - Equal Employment Opportunity
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
UTA Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt UTA Policy UTA.01.07 - Equal Employment Opportunity with minor updates and rescind Corporate Policy 6.1.08 - Equal Employment Opportunity, Antidiscrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to EEO Regulations, the FTA produced FTA Circular (4704.1A) which requires an EEO Policy update every 4 years or as major changes occur in the workforce or employment conditions. Major changes have occurred in UTA’s organizational structure as it relates to the EEO program, including a newly named Executive Director, an EEO Officer, and a change in designated staff responsible for conducting EEO investigations.
DISCUSSION:
Substantial updates include:
• Performed a comprehensive review of policy for language, clarification, readability, accessibility, and to reflect internal process updates;
• Clarified and updated policy definitions;
• Updated UTA contact information related to EEO reporting;
• Revised language to include designation of UTA Internal Audit staff to conduct investigations related to EEO matters;
• Updated external resources.
ALTERNATIVES:
If this policy is not adopted, the current Corporate Policy 6.1.08 - Equal Employment Opportunity, Antidiscrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy would remain in effect without changes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
UTA.01.07 - Equal Employment Opportunity