Sec. 11-153. - The affirmative action committee.

(a)

Acting under the authority of subsections 11-31(3) through (5) of this Revision which gives the personnel hearing board the authority to "advise … on matters of personnel administration" and to "represent the public interest in the improvement of personnel administration in the city service," the personnel hearing board shall be an integral part of the affirmative action committee.

(b)

The committee shall consist of the three members of the personnel hearing board, as well as nine appointed members of the citizenry, among whom shall be at least one woman and representatives of minority groups. These citizens shall serve after appointment by the mayor for a period of two years. The mayor may remove a member for cause. The affirmative action committee shall elect two officers, a chair and vice-chair who shall serve in these positions for one year. The director of personnel and the affirmative action officer shall be ex officio members of this committee.

(c)

The affirmative action committee in cooperation with the affirmative action officer shall have the following responsibilities:

(1)

To review and recommend annual goals and timetables to the mayor. The goals and timetables are to be forwarded to the mayor by June 1, so funds needed for programs necessary to achieve them may be included in the mayor's proposed budget.

(2)

To review and recommend to the mayor and the city council such rules and regulations necessary to promulgate the city's affirmative action program.

(3)

To advise affected or underrepresented groups of their rights under the affirmative action plan.

(4)

To disseminate information and to educate the people of the city to a greater understanding and practice of affirmative action employment.

(5)

To make specific recommendations to the mayor and city council, so as to bring all appropriate ordinances into conformity with the policies of this program.

(6)

To recommend to the mayor and the city council a policy with respect to vendors and contractors and their obligation for affirmative action on any contract with the city.

(7)

At least once a year, to make a written report to the mayor and city council of its activities and recommendations.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 11-153; Ch. 521, § I, 1-4-11; Ch. 877, § XIX, 6-6-23)