HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.11.21 - 18592MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 91258 November 21, 1991
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Marilynn Gosling, Chairperson
IN RE: Affirmative Action Resource Group (AARG)
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS federal and state agencies require, as a condition of continued
funding, that employers have affirmative action plans containing procedures
to enhance achievement of affirmative action goals; and
WHEREAS the establishment of an Affirmative Action Resource Group
is one such enhancement allowed by federal regulatory guidelines; and
WHEREAS this instrument is an employer tool utilized to strengthen
the County's good faith efforts and strengthen its affirmative action
posture while further reducing legal liability.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Affirmative Action Resource
Group shall be established to augment the County of Oakland's Affirmative
Action Program by existing solely as an advisory, ad-hoc task force.
This task force is established for a one year period and will be evaluated
at the end of the one year term.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership on the AARG be established
by the Personnel Committee, upon recommendation of the Personnel Department,
in accordance with the attached guidelines.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Affirmative Action Resource Group Guidelines
PURPOSE: The Affirmative Action Resource Group (AARG) will devote its
efforts and time to matters and recommendations that will enhance the County's
good faith efforts and strengthen affirmative action achievements. This
group will review the Affirmative Action Plan and make suggestions regarding
possible new approaches to current recruitment sources, networking and
referral efforts. In addition, the AARG can bring to the Personnel Department's
attention any potential problems they see in the accomplishment of affirmative
action goals. Recommendations to remove barriers which are perceived as
impediments to goal accomplishment may also be presented.
AUTHORITY: The legal parameters for affirmative action programming such
as an affirmative action resource group is contained in the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protective guidelines for employers with
voluntary Affirmative Action Programs, Title 29 (29CFR1608) and the Department
of Labor/Office of Federal Contract Compliance, Revised Order No. 4 (41CFR60-2).
The guidelines encourage coordination with and/or support of and active
participation of employees, community organizations, minority/female organizations
and unions in affirmative action efforts, particularly recruitment efforts.
A. Membership Selection Guidelines
1. Employee Representatives from County Departments
a. No more than 10
b. Include minorities, women, handicapped and unions
2. Department of Personnel Representatives
a. No more than two
b. Division Manager, EEO Officer or designee
3. Provide Department Heads with information regarding the purpose
of the Resource Group emphasizing the importance of employee
participation.
4. Request Department Heads to recommend to the Personnel Department
names of employees to serve.
5. Request employees to complete nomination form and return to
Personnel Department.
6. Final selection of nominees will be based on the employees written
statement, interest and their ability to meet the objectives of
the AARG.
B. Community Participation
1. Representatives from the community and community organizations
may be invited to address the AARG regarding their EEO concerns.
C. Suggested Responsibilities
AARG Members may be requested to:
1. Review the Affirmative Action Plan and provide feedback relative
to innovative approaches to recruitment.
2. Recommend to the Department of Personnel ways to establish and
maintain effective communication with County administration, department
heads, the community, County employee unions and the workforce
in support of optimum goal accomplishment.
3. Submit topics to be included on the meeting agenda to the Personnel
Department.
4. Serve and/or assist as recruiters or liaison persons with local
schools, community organizations, civic or social organizations,
fraternities or sororities, female and minority organizations and
those organizations serving the handicapped.
5. The Personnel Department will be responsible for the administration
of the AARG, provide orientation to members and arrange meetings.
6. Officers serving on the AARG will be Chairperson, Vice-chairperson,
Recording Secretary and Administrative Secretary. Positions will
be filled on either a voluntary or appointment basis.
Resolution I 91258 November 21, 1991 •
Moved by Gosling supported by Serra the resolution be adopted.
-Moved by Moffitt supported by Pernick the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph
be amended to read: "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Affirmative Action Resource
Group shall be established, in accordance with the attached guidelines, to augment the s
County of Oakland's Affirmative Action Program by existing solely as an advisory, ad-
hoc task force. This task force is established for a one year period and will be
evaluated at the end of the one year term."
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge,
Pernick, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Crake, Ferrens, Gosling, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Krause, McConnell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0) .
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended, was
adopted.
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• STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
I, Lynn D. All en, Clerk of the County of Oaki and, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County
, Boar d of Commissioners on November 21, 1991
wi th the on gi nal record thereof now remai ni ng -Tn my of fi cc.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County
of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 21st day of—) November -.:-, 1991 ,- , ,......„ —,,— --,. — ----,- ,! •/ ; /
Lynn K1T en, -To u n ty CTe- r