Item No. __6b_Motion__ 
Date of 
Meeting _Sept. 1, 2009_ 


SEATTLE PORT COMMISSION MOTION 
REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE PORT'S 
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICIES 
Statement in Support of the Motion 
September 1, 2009 
The Port Commission of the Port of Seattle believes it is appropriate from time to time to reaffirm
the Port's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity policies as they apply
to our workplace, customers, consultants, contractors and vendors. The Port Commission
believes in and promotes tolerance and diversity in the workplace and expects that Port
employees will treat each other and our customers with respect, equality and dignity. The Port
Commission notes that the Port of Seattle adheres to all laws -- federal, state and local -- that
guarantee equal rights and equal opportunity in the workplace. 
Motion 
The Port Commission endorses the Port's long-standing policies of non-discrimination
and equal opportunity. The rights guaranteed by these policies shall be afforded to our
workforce, customers, consultants, contractors and vendors. The Port shall strive for the ideal of
being a workplace free of discrimination, bias and hate; respectful of different beliefs, cultures
and points of view; and based on the principle of equal opportunity. The Port Commission
hereby directs the Chief Executive Officer to review the current non-discrimination and equal
opportunity policies to determine if they are up-to-date and to recommend any appropriate
changes to the Port Commission in compliance with all applicable federal and state equal
opportunity laws and regulations.