§ 2-96. Equal employment opportunity policy.

It is the policy of the county to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity. The county shall select employees on the basis of applicants' qualifications and without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, political affiliation, disability or national origin except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary for job performance. It will be the responsibility of the human resources director to enforce and monitor this policy.

(Ord. of 8-3-87, § 1.4.1; Amend. of 2-1-10)

State law reference

North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act, G.S. 168A-1 et seq.