RESOLUTION NO. 3668, as amended


ARESOLUTION of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle repealing
Resolution No. 3166 and restating Port policy relating to the
prohibition of discrimination  and  equal  employment  in
employment and subcontracting by Port of Seattle contractors,
subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers  and establishing
policies, procedures, and requirements for compliance.

WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3166 on July 26,
1994, wherein a policy of commitment to Employment Opportunity and Afrmative Action was
incorporated and adopted in the exhibit thereto; and

WHEREAS, changes to Resolution No. 3166 are required to comply with current state
law and facilitate administration and clarify Port requirements to contractors, subcontractors,
consultants and suppliers doing business with the Port;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of
Seattle that Resolution No. 3166 is repealed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall not prohibit the Port from
implementing any policies and procedures regarding nondiscrimination or equal opportunity
where the law requires or allows;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following statement of policy, procedure and
requirement is adopted by the Port Commission for the purpose of establishing uniformity and
standardization and conrming compliance with respect to non-discrimination and equal employment
opportunity in employment and subcontracting by contractors, subcontractors, consultants and
suppliers bidding and being awarded contracts for work projects ofthe Port of Seattle.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.

It is the basic policy of the Port of Seattle to provide equal opportunity to the users of all Port
services and facilities and all contracting entities. Specically, the Port will not tolerate
discrimination against any persons on grounds of age, race, color, national origin/ancestry,
ethnicity, religion, disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) use, pregnancy, sex/gender,
sexual orientation, whistleblower status, military afliation, marital status, workers'
compensation use, transgender status, political beliefs, or any other protected status, as
guaranteed by local, state and federal laws. The equal opportunity principles in employment

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and subcontracting described in this policy shall apply to the Port's employees, customers,
consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to the extent possible as required by
law.


CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

1.  Non-Discrimination Policy.   The Port's  policy as  stated  above  requiring non-
discrimination and equal opportunity in employment and subcontracting for
contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers shall be included in all Port
contracts.

2.  Submission of a properly executed contract constitutes a contractual commitment
to the terms of this Resolution.

EgQUAL OPPORTUNITY ASPIRATIONAL GOALS.

Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers are encouraged to create a
workplace that reects the diverse communities in which we live and work and to ensure
non-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment and subcontracting through
application ofthe following guidelines:

Recruiting. Recruitment efforts, both oral and written, will ensure non-discrimination
and equal opportunity in application and hiring practices, policies and procedures. An ofcial
may be designated to monitor employment related activity to ensure non-discrimination and equal
employment opportunities.

Self-Assessment. Employment policies and procedures may be reviewed, including
review of hiring and training practices and policies, performance evaluations, seniority policies
and practices, job classications, and job assignments, to assure that they provide for
non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities.

Training. On-the-job training opportunities and/or participation in training programs that
include non-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment and subcontracting may be
developed.

Workforce Composition. Workforce composition statistics may be provided to the Port on
a voluntm basis to corroborate compliance with this Resolution.

Union Cooperation. Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and tenants are
encouraged to work with union representatives, including, but not limited to representatives from
maritime and transportation unions, to meet the goals of this resolution.

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Any violation of this Resolution shall be deemed a breach of a material provision of the
contract between the Port and the contractor, consultant or supplier. Such breach shall be

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grounds for cancellation, termination, or suspension, in whole or in part, of the contract by the
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ADOPTED by the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle this  K79    day of
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Commissioners voting in favor thereofand the seal of the Commission duly afxed.
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BILL BRYANT

ROB HOLLAND



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