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-5- <br /> c. For Females: <br /> Skilled Crafts <br /> The Affirmative Action Plan goal for the two-year plan period was one female hire in <br /> this EEO category. Only one opening occurred in this period and that opening has not <br /> been filled. This Affirmative Action goal has been continued in the 1995 plan. <br /> Service/Maintenance <br /> The Affirmative Action Plan goal for the two-year plan period was three female hires. <br /> There were six female hires in this period and a net gain of four female employees. Female <br /> representation increased from 27.8 percent to 31.1 percent. Since this still remains below <br /> 80 percent of recruitment area availability, further placement goals have been set in the <br /> 1995 Affirmative Action Plan. <br /> 4. Other Activities <br /> Following approval of the 1993 Affirmative Action Plan, Personnel staff communicated <br /> the plan and the County's equal employment opportunity policy both internally and <br /> externally. Internal communication has included department heads, supervisors and <br /> employees. External communication included providing the plan to the County's <br /> community referral sources to whom position opening announcements are mailed. <br /> The County also in this period completed a comprehensive review and update of the <br /> Recruitment and Selection and Sexual Harassment sections of the Orange County <br /> Personnel Ordinance. This included review of the policies with employees and department <br /> heads. <br /> 5. Summary <br /> During the Affirmative Action Plan period from November 1, 1992 through October 31, <br /> 1994, Orange County overall increased its already strong representation of minorities and <br /> women in the work force. Areas of particular strength continued to be those of Officials <br /> and Administrators and Professionals. The goals established in the 1993 Affirmative <br /> Action Plan were met with the exception of the skilled craft area where no hiring <br /> opportunity occurred. <br /> Through its recommended 1995 Affirmative Action Plan, the County will continue its <br /> commitment to maintaining a diverse work force and fostering equal employment <br /> opportunity. <br /> April 10, 1995 a:aap2ysum.wpd <br />