(1) It is the policy of Snohomish county to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment, and to assure that there is no discrimination against any person on the basis of his or her race, color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy extends to all areas of employment and to all relations with employees, including recruitment, selection, compensation, discipline, demotion, layoff, termination, testing, training, working conditions, awards, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

(2) As part of its commitment to equal employment opportunity, Snohomish county will rigorously take affirmative action to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity encountered by women and racial minorities and to improve employment opportunities available to specific underutilized groups of women and racial minorities.

(3) In implementing this chapter, Snohomish county will carry out applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. (Added by Ord. 87-084, Sept. 16, 1987; Amended by Ord. 01-126, Dec. 19, 2001, Eff date Jan. 3, 2002).