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The committee is established to monitor and recommend hiring practices to the Civil Service Commission to achieve a higher level of minority and female employment in City government.

a. To monitor and recommend rules and regulations to achieve compliance in meeting Federal and State EEO guidelines.

b. To investigate and recommend determination(s) of any complaints alleging non-compliance with existing rules, regulation, or policies.

c. Address discrimination complaints and concerns internally, and externally

d. Ensure non-discrimination in Municipal Wellness Programs and in Group Health Plans.

e. Educational and programmatic initiatives and activities

f. Equal Business Opportunity policies

g. Monitors Fair Housing Practices & Tenant/Landlord Rights & Foreclosure Prevention

h. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

i. Tax Abatement Policy Compliance

j. Affirmative Action Employment of Minorities and Women under City Contracts

k. MLK Unity Breakfast Committee

l. To assist elected officials in adopting measures to keep peace, good order and harmony among citizens; to avoid inter-group tensions, promote good will, and ensure equality or treatment and opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, disability, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Board Information

Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986
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Quarterly (City Hall - 2nd floor Conference Room #204)

Dwana Thompson

dwana.thompson@shorelinecity.com 

(231) 724-6703

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Gazarek, Jared Citizen Representing Ward 2 31 Jan 2023 31 Jan 2026 Active Commission
Gooden, Kelly Citizen Representing Ward 1 15 May 2024 31 Jan 2027 Active Commission
Johnson, Charlotte Citizen At-Large 31 Jan 2022 31 Jan 2025 Expiring Commission
Judge, Lisa Citizen Representing Ward 4 15 May 2024 31 Jan 2025 Expiring Commission
Zuber, Ana Citizen At-Large 31 Jan 2022 31 Jan 2025 Expiring Commission