§ 5.10.050. Expectations.

A.

The board of supervisors expects that departments will develop opportunities to draw on the diverse skills, energies, abilities, knowledge and perspectives of all employees in order to create a climate of a more open, flexible, responsive and responsible work environment—where people can achieve their full potential, thus becoming more efficient and productive.

B.

For these expectations to occur, the following issues must be addressed:

1.

Assessing organization culture with respect to valuing diversity;

2.

Gaining participation of managers, supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of the diversity program;

3.

Implementing new practices and policies for the workplace;

4.

Developing new skills for managers, supervisors and employees;

5.

Appreciating and encouraging nontraditional approaches to performance;

6.

Achieving inclusion for all employees;

7.

Minimizing tensions and problems or culture clashes;

8.

Mentoring and formal development programs for all employees.

(Ord. 95-0062 § 1 (part), 1995.)