EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

DATE: 06 /03 /03

It is the policy of Buena Vista County to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants and program beneficiaries; to provide equal opportunity for advancement of employees; to provide program and employment facilities which are accessible to the handicapped and to administer its programs in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, political affiliation or citizenship.

The County Auditor has ultimate responsibility for the overall administration of the affirmative action/equal opportunity program. The total integration of equal opportunity into all parts of personnel and program management is the Auditor's responsibility. The Auditor will review all policies and procedures as they affect equal opportunity and affirmative action and ensure compliance with relevant federal and state statutes.

The right of appeal and recourse is guaranteed by Buena Vista County. Any person who feels that he or she has been denied employment, participation, representation, or services in any program administered by the Buena Vista County because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, political affiliation or citizenship has the right to file an equal opportunity complaint. Information and assistance relative to equal opportunity complaints shall be provided by the County Auditor, who can be contacted at Buena Vista County Courthouse, P.O. Box 220, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588-0220 or 712-749-2542.

This Equal Opportunity Policy of Buena Vista County shall be posted in conspicuous places within the facility, distributed to all employees, contractors and to the persons of all advisory and policy-making groups.

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Herb Crampton, Chairperson, Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors

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Attest: Karen Strawn, Auditor, Buena Vista County