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i <br /> 8 <br /> B . For the purpose of according substantial weight to the <br /> FEPA final finding and order, the FEPA must submit to the <br /> EEOC copies of all documents pertinent to conducting a <br /> substantial weight review; the evaluation will be <br /> designed to determine whether the following items have <br /> been addressed in a manner sufficient to satisfy EEOC <br /> requirements; including, but not limited to: <br /> 1 . jurisdictional requirements, <br /> 2 . investigation and resolution of all relevant issues <br /> alleging personal harm with appropriate <br /> documentation and using proper theory, <br /> 3 . relief, if appropriate, <br /> 4 . mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing compliance <br /> with all terms of conciliation agreements, orders <br /> after public hearing or consent orders to which the <br /> FEPA is a party. <br /> C. In order to be eligible for contract credit and/or <br /> payment, submissions must meet all the substantive and <br /> administrative requirements as stipulated in the <br /> Contracting Principles. <br /> D. For the purposes of determining eligibility for contract <br /> payment, a final action is defined as the point after <br /> which the charging party has no administrative recourse, <br /> appeal, or other avenue of redress available under <br /> applicable State and Local statutes . <br /> VI . IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKSHARING AGREEMENT <br /> A. Each agency will designate a person as liaison official <br /> for the other agency to contact concerning the day-to-day <br /> implementation for the Agreement . The liaison for the <br /> FEPA will be Lucy Lewis, Director. The liaison official <br /> for the EEOC will be Patricia B. Monroe, State and Local <br /> Coordinator. <br /> B . The agencies will monitor the allocation of charge- <br /> processing responsibilities as set forth in the <br /> Agreement. Where it appears that the overall projection <br /> appears inappropriate, the appropriate portions of this <br /> Agreement will be modified to ensure full utilization of <br /> the investigation and resolution capacities of the FEPA <br /> and rapid redress for allegations of unlawful employment <br /> discrimination. <br />