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ri99903t~7 9:05 A.M. YOLANDO NUNCIO: Yolanda Chavez Nuncio introduced herself to the Board as the Chair of the N raska Mexican American Commission and stated that Cecilia Olivarez Huerta Executive Director was scheduled to be present but was unable to attend. They ~e an advocacy agency serving on ehalf of the Mexican American residents of Nebraska. She stated..Mr. Quandt as a citizen has bro ght up an issue that the board needs to address concerning inappropriate comments. She re d the following comments and Ms. Huerta made the following recommendations: 1) Adopt a C officials. ( difficult to appointed de of Ethics which makes reference to elected and appointed ef. Page 1, handbook reference only to "employees shaU". It was terrnine whether or not the term employee covers elected and fficials also since the titfe separates the two.) 2) Add an ite in the Code of Ethics which supports both affirmative action and equal empl yment opportunity. 3) Develop a affirmative action plan for employees, prospective employees and for custom rs (members of the public) that prohibits discrimination against any individuals or group based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or marital status. This plan should include a complaint r grievance process. 4) Adopt a W rk Place Harassment Policy which would ensure fair and equal treatment f r all women and men. Wo-rk Place Harassment should be defined as, Le., sexual harassment or any inflammatory comments, jokes, printed ma erial and/or innuendos or actions based on race, color, religion, age, disability 0 national origin. A v;olation of this policy should be considered discriminat on. It should also be considered a violation of policy if a supervisor fails to act pon a complaint of harassment or discrimination. The Policy should obngate an offices of county government to eUminate all forms of di crimination in the work place and to take immediate and appropriate action to i vestigate all complaints. 5 Develop a mandatory plan for cultural and diversity awareness training for all levels of el cted officials and employees. The plan should also provide for a method of accountability. (The Mexican American Commission is willing to work with he Board in identifying cultural and diversity consultants and trainers. ) 6) d adopt a Code of Conduct which would direct the behavior of the Coun Board of Supervisors during all meetings. Reading the Code of Conduct p jor to each meeting as a reminder of the board's commitment to the eliminatio of discrimination. (Reference: Page 2, For the Employee- Employe Selection and page 25 memo "Prohibition of Discrimination" She stated that H I County is changing and requested that the board address these concerns in 90 days. Chairmap Jeffries stated that personnel committee will take a serious look at these issues. Mr. Logan stated that Ball County will be hold a public relations seminar for all Hall County employees in October. ·