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Post-offer medical examinations are required only for those positions in which there is a bona-fide job-
related physical requirement. They are given to all persons entering the position only after conditional job
offers. Medical records will be kept separate and confidential.

Reasonable accommodations are available to all qualified employees with a disability, where their disability
affects the performance of essential job functions. All employment decisions are based on the merits of the
situation in accordance with defined criteria, not the disability of the individual.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal pay and other forms of compensation (or changes
in compensation) as well as equal treatment in job assignments, classifications, organizational structures,
position descriptions, lines of progression and seniority lists. Leave of all types will be available to all
employees on an equal basis.

Augusta, Georgia is also committed to not discriminating against any qualified employees or applicants
because they are related to or associated with a person with a disability. Augusta, Georgia will follow any
state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the ADA.

This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Augusta, Georgia is committed to taking all other actions
necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the
ADA, as amended, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Section 200.004 EEO Office Overview

Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this policy is to promote employment diversity and equality within the Augusta, Georgia
Consolidated Government (“Augusta, Georgia”) through a dedicated Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) Office. This policy is also intended to provide uniformity in the processing of EEO complaints.
These policies and procedures exclusively apply to EEO-related issues in connection with direct employees
(classified and non-classified) of Augusta, Georgia operating under the authority of the Mayor and the
Augusta, Georgia Commission and the employees of those Elected Officials who have opted into the
Augusta, Georgia Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition, these EEO policies and procedures
are only intended to address employment discrimination concerns which relate to race, color, gender,
pregnancy status, marital status, genetic information, national origin, age, religion, disability or veteran’s
status.

EEO Office Statement

Augusta, Georgia provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for
employment and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including without limitation: race,
color, gender, pregnancy status, marital status, genetic information, national origin, age, religion, disability
and veteran’s status. Augusta, Georgia is committed to providing equal employment in all of its employment
practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, reassignment, promotion, transfer, compensation,
discipline and termination. Therefore, it is the policy of Augusta, Georgia not to tolerate illegal
discrimination. Providing equal employment opportunities is a system-wide effort and the responsibility of
all employees, the EEO Office, Department Heads, Directors and the City Administrator.

EEO Office Philosophy and Motto

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