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OC 0 (2) ReRuirement. Prohibitions against discrimination consistent with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and other relevant statutes will be established and enforced. (3) Requirement. Retaliation against those who protest alleged discrimination shall be prohibited. B. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (1) ReRuirement. The governing body will adopt a written EEO/AA policy which clearly outlines the governing body's intent, actions and commitment in regard to EEO and AA. This policy statement shall ensure greater utilization of all persons by identifying perviously underutilized groups in the work force, such as women, minorities and the handicapped, and making special efforts toward their recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, development and upward mobility. (2) Requirement. The jurisdiction shall develop and implement a continuing program of Affirmative Action in order to assure that all personnel policies and practices relevant to total employment in the jurisdiction will guarantee equal opportunity for all persons. Also, sufficient resources should be devoted to adequately implement an Affirmative Action program. (3) ReRuirement. Management and supervisory personnel must be held accountable for progress toward affirmative action goals in appropriate circumstances. C. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (1) Requirement. Personnel administration within the jurisdiction will conscientiously recognize the dignity and value of the individual employee and promote means of communications, participation and understanding among all employees. Merit Principle VI: Political Activity General Requirement. Employees will be protected against coercion for partisan political purposes, and will be prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office.