(20 ILCS 665/13a) (from Ch. 127, par. 200-33a)
Sec. 13a.
Affirmative action.
The Department shall, within 90 days after
the effective date
of this amendatory Act of 1984, establish and maintain an affirmative
action program designed to promote equal employment opportunity and
eliminate the effects of past discrimination. Such program shall include a
plan which shall specify goals and methods for increasing participation by
women and minorities in employment by parties which receive funds pursuant
to this Act. The Department shall submit a detailed plan with the General
Assembly prior to March 1 of each year. Such program shall also establish
procedures to ensure compliance with the plan established pursuant to this
Section and with State and federal laws and regulations relating to the
employment of women and minorities.
(Source: P.A. 92-38, eff. 6-28-01.)
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