New Jersey § 11a:7-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 11a:7-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11a:7-5.
The department, through the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action, shall: a. Ensure that the pool of applicants for all vacant positions in State agencies includes
minorities, women , and persons with disabilities so that affirmative action goals are attainable through agency selection decisions; b. Undertake a comprehensive review of its rules, regulations , and testing procedures in order to amend or eliminate those which serve to discriminate
against minorities, women , and persons with disabilities ; c. Ensure that selection devices do not discriminate against minorities, women , and persons with disabilities ; d. Analyze job specifications to isolate and eliminate prerequisites that are artificial
barriers to employment; e. Review all discrimination complaints under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Pub.L. 88-352 (42 U.S.C. s.2000e et seq.), evaluate trends, and recommend appropriate policy changes;
and f. Receive, analyze and transmit to the Governor, at least semi-annually, progress
reports on affirmative action in all State agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 11a:7-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 11a:7-5 cover?
Section 11a:7-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 11a:7-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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