Angelina County  Equal Employment Opportunity Plan  Effective: February 26, 2019  of AU  Section 1. Introductory Statement  Angelina County is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. The County respects the differences and abilities ofa all county employees and strives to provide them with the necessary opportunities, tools and support to achieve their maximum  potential.  Section 2. Policy Statement  Its shall be the policy of Angelina County to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other condition or status protected by law shall not be factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, raises, termination, training, discipline, use of employee facilities or programs, or any other benefit, condition, or privilege ofemployment except where required by law or where al bona fide  occupational qualification (BFOQ) exists. Section 3. Scope of the Policy  This policy extends to. all employees and applicants for employment in all aspects of the employment relationship. Al officials, department heads and employees share in the  responsibility of carrying out this policy. Section 4. Objectives and Steps  1. Itis the objective of Angelina County to provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and future applicants by engaging in non-discriminatory, policies and practices when filling job vacancies. Angelina County, to meet this objective, intends to utilize such  affirmative steps and procedures as may be necessary, including the following:  a. Secure and review organizational employment data related to under-represented minorities to determine if any issues exist that pose a barrier to employment and b. Encourage and provide assistance for county officials, department heads and supervisors to attend and complete relevant training and professional development opportunities in appropriate employee selection procedures, supervisory skills and C. Review job duties, functions and competencies to ensure that qualifications and requirements listed in job descriptions are job-related and necessary to business  take measures to eliminate or mitigate any barriers. harassment and discrimination prevention.  needs.  Page 1 of3    d. Ensure that job qualifications and requirements are consistently applied when e. Monitor and comply with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and disseminate: information on EEO policies and guidelines to offices and departments  selecting candidates. onar regular basis.  2. It is the objective of Angelina County to ensure that recruiting efforts reach qualified, underutilized applicants. Angelina County, to meet this objective, again intends to utilize such  affirmative steps and procedures as may be necessary, including the following:  a. Advertise job openings in a variety of recruiting sources to reach underutilized applicants including; Texas Workforce Commission, Angelina County website, b. Evaluate applicant data to ensure the County is attracting a sufficient pool of qualified underrepresented minorities in all job categories, and ifnot, take further steps to target those underrepresented minorities in recruitment efforts. Allow both eligible employees and qualified applicants the opportunity to be  County bulletin boards and online job boards and listings.  considered for job openings.  Section 5. Internal Dissemination  Angelina County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan shall be published in the Angelina County Employee Policy Manual and shall be available for review by all employees. Employees may also request a copy of the Plan from the Human Resources Officer in the County Auditor's Office. Additionally, a copy of the EEO Plan will be distributed to all department heads and elected officials, who will also make copies available to employees upon request.  Section 6. External Dissemination  Angelina County will continue to make its Equal Employment Opportunity Plan available to the  public by:  a. Posting the EEO Plan on the County website.  b. Providing a copy ofthe EEO Plan to any member oft the public upon request. Ensuring that all job announcements and advertisements contain the statement:  Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Section 7. Reporting  Any Employee whol has reason to believe that he or shel has been discriminated against, in violation oft this policy, is encouraged to contact the office of the Angelina County, Judge. An employee who, in good faith, reports an: alleged incident or discriminatory behavior will under no  circumstances be subject to reprisal or retaliation ofany kind.  Page 2 of3    Passed, approved and adopted on this 26th day of February 2019, at a regular meeting of the Commissioners Court of Angelina County, Texas, held in compliance with the Open Meetings  Act, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. ANGELINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT  Donylymbery Ang/mafounty Judge  Commissioners:  laghuson reg Harrison - Precinct 1  -I Precipét2  6hk  uylie Terry Pkts-I Precinct3 4  Precinct4 4  o  Attest:  Quy Piche Amy Finchgr, Angelina County Clerk  COU Page 30 of3