SECTION TWO - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    A. Legal Compliance: It is the policy of San Juan County to comply with the guidance set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352); the Civil Rights of 1991 (Pub. L. 102-166); Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and any other State or Federal statute, law or regulation that is related to fair employment practices.

    B. Anti-Discrimination: In accordance with Federal law and the Utah Anti-discrimination Act, Utah Code § 34A-5-101, et seq. (1953, as amended), it is the policy of San Juan County to provide equal opportunity by ensuring that all personnel actions including hire, tenure or term, and condition or privilege of employment be based on the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to a particular position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity as that term is defined by Utah Code § 34-A-5-102(o) (or as subsequently amended), pregnancy, child-birth, pregnancy-related conditions, or disability and with proper regard for their privacy as citizens and constitutional rights.

    C. Nepotism: It is the policy of San Juan County to comply with Utah Code §§ 52-3-1 to 52-3-4 (1953, as amended), regarding the employment of relatives. The County strives to avoid favoritism or patronage to relatives or close friends in matters related to job recruitment, selection, job advancement or issuing contract for services. The County discourages supervisors or department heads from hiring members of the same family to work in the same department or under the same supervisor.