It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity. Anoka County establishes an affirmative action plan which is consistent and fundamental to the maintenance of effective equal opportunity and shall be implemented as an integral part of the county personnel systems. It is the policy of Anoka County to insure that all personnel actions such as determining compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, county-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreation programs will be administered in accordance with the law without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Anoka County values differences and recognizes similarities among employees, volunteers, applicants, clients, customers and vendors. It is the responsibility of all Anoka County employees and volunteers to generate and maintain work environments in which these groups are welcomed, valued and respected.
Discrimination is a violation of state and federal civil rights laws.
Consistent with our policy, all Anoka County employees and volunteers will foster environments that value diversity and support the elimination of discrimination in the workplace. County managers and supervisors are responsible for addressing all reports of discrimination including harassment.