DATE: September 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
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UPDATE BPC POLICY NO. 359 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTING AND BPC POLICY NO. 361 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE NAME OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FUNCTION TO REFLECT INDUSTRY PRACTICE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Policies are an essential part of all organizations. They ensure compliance with laws, provide the framework for culture, decision-making, and the development of programs and processes to achieve desired results. Additionally, updates to policies are an essential requirement to remain effective, especially in light of changes in the way we live and work specifically due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continued efforts on our social justice journey to a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A) Adopt a Resolution updating BPC Policy No. 359 Equal Opportunity Contracting and
B) Adopt a Resolution updating BPC Policy No. 361 Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
Policies require maintenance and updates to remain effective and aligned with laws, the work environment, and our goals. This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
A) Adopt a Resolution updating BPC Policy No. 359 Equal Opportunity Contracting
Since January 1989, the Board of Port Commissioners have had a formal policy statement to ensure that diversity and inclusion was incorporated into the way we conduct business. Specifically, at the time, the District received federal funding requiring a policy covering Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as a condition of federal grant eligibil...
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