Sec. 11-138. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Affirmative action means the planned, aggressive, coherent management program to provide for equal employment opportunity.

Affirmative action committee means the affirmative action committee of the city.

Affirmative action officer means the affirmative action officer of the city.

Affirmative action plan means the written document through which management assures that all persons have equal opportunities in all personnel activities.

Employee means all persons receiving compensation or salary from municipal monies derived from federal, state or local sources.

Equal employment opportunity means the employer's posture that all personnel activities will be conducted in a manner so as to ensure equal opportunity for all. Such activities will be based solely on the individual merit and fitness of applicants and employees.

Minority means persons of African descent, or with an American Indian, Asian, Cape Verdean or Spanish surname.

Personnel activities means recruitment, selection, appointment, promotions, testing, training, discipline and all other managerial areas.

Plan means the method used to implement the policies outlined in this article.

Program means the goals, objectives and timetables, as outlined in this article and that may, from time to time, be changed, superseded, amended and reclassified.

Underutilization means having fewer minorities or women in a particular job classification than would reasonably be expected by their availability.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 11-138)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.