8104.1 The PBC shall not discriminate because of race, sex, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual preference, matriculation or obligation to the U.S. Armed Forces, or for any other reason prohibited by law.

8104.2 The PBC shall strive for the following:

1. (a) Recruit, hire, and promote employees on the basis of ability, experience, and qualifications;
2. (b) Respect the individual rights of each employee and to treat employees in a professional manner with dignity and respect, valuing the unique contribution of each individual employee;
3. (c) Make prompt and fair assessments and responses to employee concerns that may arise in the daily operation of the PBC;
4. (d) Maintain a diverse workforce; and
5. (e) The PBC shall comply with EEO procedures consistent with applicable federal and district law.

8104.3 Affirmative Action: PBC shall follow Affirmative Action policies consistent with Federal and District law.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7353, 7356 (October 9, 1998).