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ADOPTION OF THE GOVERNOR'S STATEMENT ON EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY AS UNIVERSITY POLICY

The following resolution was adopted:

• RESOLVED that the following statement of the Governor of Virginia identified as Executive Order Number 1 (94), dated the 15th day of January, 1994, be and it is hereby adopted as an official policy of the University of Virginia:

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• Executive Order Number 1 (94)
• It is the firm and unwavering policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to assure equal opportunity in all facets of state government.
• This policy specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
• State appointing authorities and other management principals are hereby directed to take affirmative measures, as determined by the Director, Department of Personnel and Training, to emphasize the recruitment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and older Virginians to serve at all levels of state government. This directive does not permit or require the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance standards, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment.
• Allegations of violations of this policy shall be brought to the attention of the Office of Equal Employment Services of the Department of Personnel and Training. No state appointing authority, other management principals, or supervisors shall take retaliatory actions against persons making such allegations.
• Any state employee found in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.