N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:7-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 4A:7-2.3 - Appointing authority responsibilities

(a) In local service, an appointing authority may establish equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs. Upon request, the Division of EEO/AA shall advise and assist local appointing authorities in the development of such programs.

(b) Each State agency shall:

1. Ensure equality of opportunity for all of its employees and applicants seeking employment;

2. Appoint at least one person as the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer who shall report to the State agency head or a designee within the office of the State agency head, and who shall serve on a full-time basis, unless otherwise requested by the State agency head and approved by the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of the Division of EEO/AA;

3. Submit an affirmative action plan to the Director for approval, which shall include, but not be limited to, a policy statement, organization of the State agency, a description of how the plan is communicated to its employees, an analysis of the workforce and job categories, goals and timetables, and specific recruitment/training programs to meet its goals;

4. Submit to the Director quarterly affirmative action reports and an annual update of its affirmative action plan which shall include an evaluation of the goals set for the prior year, the goals for the upcoming year, and the number, subject matter, time for processing, and disposition of all discrimination complaints filed with the State agency;

5. Make a good faith effort to meet the affirmative action goals and timetables set forth in its affirmative action plan and updates. Any State agency which fails either to achieve or make a good faith effort to achieve its goals may be subject to sanctions and penalties;

6. Ensure that minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are considered for employment opportunities where the need for aggressive efforts has been identified;

7. Explore and, where appropriate, implement innovative personnel policies to enhance equal employment opportunity and affirmative action;

8. Adopt and implement the Model Procedures for Internal Complaints Alleging Discrimination in the Workplace, 4A:7-3.2; and

9. In accordance with procedures established by the Division of EEO/AA for handling internal discrimination complaints, issue final letters of determination signed by the State agency head or a designee who shall be a deputy or assistant commissioner or a chief of staff or equivalent.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:7-2.3

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2972(a), effective 12/7/2015