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278 August 14, 1979 10. Establish formal training programs for all present and future supervisory personnel to include topics on current issues in EEO, Human Relations Awareness training, and increased utilization and productivity of employees through such programs as upward Mobility, COOP, and WTOP. The NAACP does not now nor has it advocated firing individuals in any position to create vacancies. We recognize that ~n some positions and occupations, employee turnover is re- latively low. On the other hand, we know ~hat during the past five years in many areas, sufficient turnover has occurred in the workforce so that today we should see a City work- force that is more representative of the community at large, with a reduction of occupations, departments and levels of responsibilities that are identifiable by race and gender. Finally, it is not the intent of the NAACP to intimidate or suggest veiled threats. Rather, our intent is to lay the issue squarely on the line and to provide additional per- spectives and clarifications regarding current issues in EEO, and most importantly to provide a framework for corrective action in the form of 5 objectives and ten specific recommendation~ In the past the City has marshalled its resources, and through commitment, initiative, insight, resourcefulness and creative abilities to solve complex problems facing our city in such areas as housing rehabilitation, urban renewal, anti-litter and clean street campaigns, economic redevelopment, and increased citizen involvement and participation. Too many years have elasped with too little progress. Therefore, we urge that a com- prehensive report on specific actions to be taken to include the allocation of resources, target dates and responsible officials be completed and submitted to this boyd, with a copy to the Portsmouth Branch of the NAACP. The NKACP strongly urges that the City take the initiative and allocate the resources now to implement an effective, results oriented, mcnitorable EEO Program, for accomplishing, what we know are our mutual objectives." MoRion of Mr. Early and tion.to/ ~eferred to the City unanimous vote. seconded by Mr. Beamer, Manager and a report be that a copy of Mr. Richmond's presenta- furnished to Council, and was adopted by * Vice Mayor Holley recognized Rick~ Carruthers, Boy Scout of Troop 215 and Jim Revell, Troop Master and members of his Troop 212, who are working on Communications for their Merit Badge. On motion meeting adjourned. APPROVED Vic e Mainly'or ~ City Clerk~