7/27/2004 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Minutes

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 2004 PRESENT: Norma Kumin, Melbourne Cragwell, Marilyn Farren, Myrna Nuey, Elaine Good. Jan Strickland arrived at 5:05 p.m. Meeting opened at 4:45 p.m. Marilyn F. reviewed the article that is being submitted for the October Annual Town Meeting warrant, which is to create a full-time position of Equity/Affirmative Action Compliance Officer and allocate $75,042.16 for this position for the following: $56,701 to Salary Account, $5,000 to the Expense Account, $822.16 to Medicare Account, $12,483 to Medical Insurance Account and $36 to Group Insurance Account. The Committee reviewed the job descriptions from Arlington, Falmouth and Barnstable for their comparable positions. Both George Spyvy from Falmouth and Irene Carrington from Barnstable visited and reviewed their positions with the Committee on a previous occasion. The Committee voted to go forward and create this position in Mashpee. The job title will be Equity/Affirmative Action Compliance Officer. The vote reflects 4 yes, l opposed. Craigwell M. suggested ECO, Equity Compliance Officer. The Committee reviewed and revised the job descriptions from Barnstable and Falmouth, and Marilyn F. will compile these revisions into a job description for Mashpee. It is important to include "ability to work with a diverse racial and ethnic population of all ages." The job duties will include serving the Town and School community. The final draft will be presented to the Selectmen on Monday night. Jan S. will attend. The position will begin in January 2005, and the allocation of funds will reflect this modification. Next meeting: August 10th, 4:30 p.m. Adjourned 6:30 p.m. It has been recommended by Town Counsel that the Committee work on a Mission Statement and refer the recent complaint to the District Attorney's Office and Attorney General's office. Respectfully submitted, Mary Gelsthorpe, Recording Secretary