DATE: October 13, 2016
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 15/16 AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Board of Port Commissioners will be presented with the San Diego Unified Port District's Equal Opportunity Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 15/16. The report highlights statistical data under the District's contracting, diversity and inclusion, and the Americans with Disabilities Act programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive presentation of the San Diego Unified Port District Equal Opportunity Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 15/16 and provide direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This presentation has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item is part of the reporting system to promote communications with the community and supports the following Strategic Goals:
* A Port that the public understands, trusts, and values.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
DISCUSSION:
The Equal Opportunity Program Annual Report provides an overview of activities and statistical data during the last fiscal year under contracting, diversity and inclusion, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The data is collected to identify opportunities to attract a diversity of businesses and applicants, foster and retain an engaged and committed workforce, and to provide access for all.
Overview
Equal opportunity, inclusion and access are business imperatives. Benefits include decisions based on a wider range of perspectives, partnerships to support business priorities, a talent pool to draw from, increased competition and innovation, and access to new technologies, products, and services. Guided by the following Board policies, the District has been on a journey to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and access to all services, programs, and facilities through training, outreach, networking, and i...
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