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3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of Douglas County in all its departments to abide by all laws pertaining to fair employment practices. This County has and will continue to practice the policy, which prohibits discrimination against any person with regard to employment because of his or her race, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry. This County will offer equal opportunity for employment or advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. The County’s policy against discrimination because of age (over 40), race, religion, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, or ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record (which is not job-related), or membership in the national guard, state defense force or military reserve; except where age, sex or lack of disability are an essential, bono fide occupational requirement (Title VII, Civil Rights Act and Wisconsin Statutes 111.31) shall apply to but shall not be limited solely to, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, training during employment, rates of pay and other forms of compensations, and training, including apprenticeship, and layoff or termination. In furtherance of this policy, Douglas County provides for fair and equitable treatment in all phases of public employment including individuals eligible for recall. In addition, it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors of Douglas County to assure that every individual making application for employment or presently in the employ of Douglas County be considered on basis of individual ability and merit, without discrimination or favor. This policy also applies to the use of all facilities and participation in all county sponsored events and activities. AFFIMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Passed by County Board, Resolution 135-05, December 15, 2005.