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j. Acting as a liaison with State and Federal regulatory agencies concerned with <br /> equal employment opportunity. Maintaining ongoing contact with other equal <br /> employment opportunity personnel through seminars, workshops, conferences <br /> or the like for continuing education purposes. <br /> k. Development/identification of new strategies in support of equal employment <br /> opportunity. <br /> 2. The Training/Employee Relations Officer <br /> Equal employment opportunity-related responsibilities of the Training and <br /> Employee Relations Officer include: <br /> a. Development and implementation of continuing education and training of <br /> supervisors as to relevant equal employment opportunity laws, policies and <br /> systems and training of employees as to Orange County's equal employment <br /> opportunity commitment and policies. <br /> b. Investigation of employee discrimination complaints and attempts to resolve <br /> these. <br /> 3. The Personnel Director <br /> a. Keeps the County Manager and department heads informed of any area(s) <br /> which may deserve attention in the County's commitment to achieve the <br /> principles described in this affirmative action plan. <br /> b. Evaluates the effectiveness of the equal employment opportunity/affirmative <br /> action program and recommends any needed program changes. <br /> C. The Supervisor <br /> Each supervisor plays a critical role in carrying out the Equal Employment <br /> Opportunity Policy as apart of his or her job. The work performance of supervisors is <br /> evaluated on the basis of their equal employment opportunity efforts, as well as other <br /> criteria. <br /> The equal employment opportunity responsibilities of supervisors include: <br /> 1. Being informed of the County's policy and plan for equal employment <br /> opportunity/affirmative action and educating employees as to these policies. <br /> 2. Assisting in identifying problems and recommending solutions. <br /> 'Includes any individual supervising one or more employees. <br /> -6- <br />