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107 <br /> <br /> Mr. Chapman stated that he considers the City to be at a <br />basic level with the Affirmative Action Program, with a <br />general understanding of the program needed by general .. <br />employeeso~ <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he was concerned with the notion <br />that the City is at a base level when the program has been in <br />effect for years. Mr. Buck stated that he would support an <br />intensive training program for supervisors and EEO <br />counselors, and felt that the City Attorney's office and <br />Personnel office could provide the necessary legal advice <br />regarding the law. Mr. Buck stated that he felt there should <br />be some other means to convey the message to general <br />employees, which raised the issue of how are the important <br />values of the organization delivered to all employees. Mr. <br />Buck made a motion to amend the appropriation to limit the <br />training to EEO counselors and supervisory personnel, with <br />the provision that staff further develop how the program will <br />be continuedo Mr. Towe seconded the amendment. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever stated that he felt Mr. Buck raiSed several <br />good points, but felt that general employees need to have <br />confidence in the system and. he was hesitant to exclude them <br />from the training. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he would not rule out training for <br />general employees in the future. Mr. Buck stated that he <br />felt follow up would be necessary for the training which <br />would be easier for a smaller group. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Vandever, Mr. Chapman <br />stated that after the training each department will be asked <br />to develop specific goals regarding Affirmative Action. <br /> <br /> Rev. Edwards stated that he felt the training would send <br />a positive message to all employees and would enhance <br />communication. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters stated that she felt the training was the <br />logical next step in affirmative action and would help <br />employees understand ways in which discrimination occurs <br />and ways it can be overcome. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe noted concern with the training time scheduled <br />for the instructor. Mr. Towe recommended that the training· <br />be separated, with the general employees trained at a later <br />date to allow evaluation of the first phase. <br /> <br /> The amendment offered by Mr. Buck was defeated by the <br />following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck and Mr. Towe. Noes: Rev. <br />Edwards, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. <br /> <br /> The ~35,000 appropriation for Affirmative Action <br />Training which was offered at the September 5th meeting was <br />approved by the following vote. Ayes: Rev. Edwards, Mr. <br />Vandever, Ms. Waters. Noes: Mr. Buck and Mr. Towe. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, on June 1, 1987, this Council adopted an <br />affirmative action.plan to improve the representation of <br />minorities and women at all levels of City employment; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, employee training is a crucial element in <br />fostering greater knowledge and understanding of the concept <br />of affirmative action; now, therefore, <br /> <br /> BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of <br />Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $35,000 is hereby <br />appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the General <br />Fund to expenditure account 05-020-033030 for the purpose of <br />training City employees in the implementation of the City's <br />affirmative action plan. <br /> <br /> <br />