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75 A tear sheet or control sheet should be substituted in the formal application process for the handicapped questions presently on the application form. Specific organizations that cater to the needs of handicapped citizens will be identified and included in the "recruitment source" of agencies contacted when vacancies occur. A clear statement will be publicized detailing the Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, grievance procedures for alleged discrimination and a review policy for programs offered to the public to ensure that no person is discriminated against. Schedule workshops to acquaint county employees with the needs of the handicapped and how to effectively serve these members of the community. AMEND ARTICLE IV. SECTION I - Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy as follows: It is the policy of the county to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunity. The county shall select employees on the basis of applicants' qualifications and without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, political affiliation or national origin except where specific age, sex or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary for job performance. Applicants with physical handicaps shall be given equal consideration with other applicants for positions in which their physical handicaps do not represent an unreasonable barrier to satisfactory performance of duties. AMEND ARTICLE VIII GRIEVANCES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Organization of Advisory Personnel Board The Commissioners may appoint an advisory personnel board to consist of three (3) Board members. Members of the advisory personnel board shall serve their term of office as commissioner. The advisory personnel board at the first meeting in January of each year shall elect one of its members as chairman, who shall preside at all meetings, and shall be responsible for calling all such meetings. Meetings shall be held from time to time as necessary, and two (2) members shall constitute a quorum. Members of the advisory personnel board shall serve without compensation. The county manager shall provide clerical support to the board to perform such duties as the board may direct. The advisory personnel board shall: (1) Advise the commissioners and the county manager on county personnel appeal grievance, and adverse actions. (2) Conduct public hearings upon the request of the county manager or of discharged, suspended, or demoted county employees. The board shall have all powers necessary to complete investigation of the action taken, including the power to call and examine witnesses and papers. The board shall inform the employee and the county manager in writing of its findings and recommendations; and (3) Keep an adequate record of all its proceedings, findings, and recommendations. Section 2. Grievance and Adverse Action - Definitions A grievance is a claim or complaint based upon an event or condition which affects the circumstances under which an employee works, allegedly caused by misinterpretation, unfair application, or lack of established policy pertaining to employment conditions. A grievance might involve alleged safety or health hazards, unsatisfactory physical facilities, surroundings, materials or equipment, unfair or discriminatory supervisory or disciplinary practices, unjust treatment by fellow workers, unreasonable work quotas, or any other grievance relating to conditions of employment.